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Slow Cooker Tomato Soup

This creamy, comforting slow cooker tomato soup is packed with fresh tomato flavor and aromatic herbs. Easy to prepare and perfect for cozy lunches or dinners, it pairs wonderfully with grilled cheese or crusty bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American, Vegetarian
Servings 6 people
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans (28 oz each) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • to taste fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, diced carrots, minced garlic, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, sugar, salt, and black pepper into the slow cooker.
  • Pour in the vegetable broth and drizzle with olive oil or add butter. Add the bay leaf if using.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender and flavors have melded.
  • Remove the bay leaf. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or carefully blend in batches using a countertop blender.
  • Stir in the heavy cream or half-and-half for a creamy texture, if using. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or sugar as needed.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread or grilled cheese sandwiches.

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 650mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10g
Keyword Comfort Food, Creamy soup, Slow Cooker Soup, Tomato Soup
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