Description
Hearty slow cooker tomato soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending ripe tomatoes with aromatic herbs and creamy texture. Rich, velvety goodness awaits when you ladle this soul-warming classic into your favorite mug.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomatoes:
- 28 ounces (794 grams) Crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 30 ounces (850 grams) Diced tomatoes (canned)
Broth and Dairy:
- 2 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 cup Half & half
- 4 tablespoons Butter
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup White onion (diced)
- 1 teaspoon Thyme (dried)
- 1 teaspoon Oregano (dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon Basil (dried)
- 1/2 tablespoon Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients—crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, onion, thyme, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, pepper, vegetable broth, and butter—in the slow cooker. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution of herbs and seasonings.
- Cover the slow cooker and set to high temperature for 4-5 hours or low temperature for 6-7 hours. During cooking, aromatic herbs will infuse the tomato base with deep, complex flavors.
- After cooking time completes, use an immersion blender to transform the mixture into a smooth, velvety consistency. For those preferring slight texture, blend partially to maintain some tomato chunks.
- Gently incorporate half & half into the soup, blending until the liquid achieves a creamy, uniform appearance. The dairy will soften the tomato’s acidity and create a luxurious mouthfeel.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, ensuring the soup’s flavor profile is balanced and rich. Serve immediately while hot, garnishing with optional fresh herbs or cracked black pepper for added complexity.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting pepper or adding red pepper flakes for spice lovers who want an extra kick.
- Consider roasting tomatoes beforehand to intensify their natural sweetness and deepen the soup’s overall flavor profile.
- Swap dairy for plant-based alternatives like coconut cream or cashew milk to make the recipe vegan-friendly and accommodating for lactose-intolerant individuals.
- Enhance nutritional value by tossing in additional vegetables like carrots or bell peppers during the slow cooking process for extra vitamins and complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (on high) or 7 hours (on low)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg