Description
This comforting Slow Cooker Tomato Soup combines crushed tomatoes, garlic, broth, and basil, slowly cooked to develop rich flavors. Finished with butter and heavy cream for a creamy texture, this easy-to-make soup is perfect for warming up on chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 2 cans crushed tomatoes (28 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
- 14 ounce can chicken broth (or 2 cups vegetable broth)
- 15–20 basil leaves or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
Finishing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ⅓ cup butter (cut into ½ inch cubes)
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the crushed tomatoes, chicken or vegetable broth, and crushed garlic into the slow cooker. Add dried basil leaves now if using. Close the lid securely.
- Slow Cook: Set the slow cooker to the low setting and cook for 4 to 6 hours, depending on your schedule, allowing the flavors to meld and the soup to heat through.
- Add Sugar and Butter: Once cooking is complete, open the lid. Stir in the sugar thoroughly. Then add the cubed butter and stir continuously until it melts and is fully incorporated.
- Incorporate Cream and Basil: While stirring continuously, slowly pour in the heavy cream to integrate it evenly, creating a smooth, creamy texture. If using fresh basil leaves, stir them in at this stage.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Garnish with a dollop of pesto, croutons, and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth to make the soup vegetarian.
- Adjust sugar according to your taste preference to balance acidity.
- Fresh basil provides a brighter flavor compared to dried basil.
- Adding pesto, croutons, and parmesan as toppings enhances flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop to avoid curdling the cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: slow cooker tomato soup, creamy tomato soup, easy tomato soup, crockpot tomato soup
