Crock Pot Creamy Tomato Soup
Enjoy the rich flavors of crock pot creamy tomato soup. It's a simple and satisfying recipe that will warm you up with each spoonful.
Servings (Adjustable):
Calories: 140kcal
Ingredients
- 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- ⅓ cup half and half
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 garlic minced
- ½ onion finely diced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped, plus extra leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet over low/medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the finely diced onions and garlic until softened.
- Sprinkle the flour over the softened, butter-covered onions, stirring until coated. Cook for an additional minute, then turn off the heat.
- Transfer the onion roux mixture to the slow cooker.
- Add the can of diced tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, oregano to to the slow cooker.
- Gently stir everything to combine, cover with the lid, and set the slow cooker to high for 2 hours. If cooking on low, set it to 4 hours.
- Stir the soup halfway through the cooking time.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth directly in the slow cooker. Alternatively, transfer the contents to a blender and puree until smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture back into the slow cooker and set it to low.
- Stir in the half and half, ensuring it's well combined.
- Cover with the lid and let it cook on low for an additional 30 minutes. Add the basil leaves in the end and serve.
Notes
Tomato soup can become overly thick if cooked for too long. Keep an eye on it and stop cooking once it reaches your desired consistency.
Taste the soup before serving and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
Finish the soup with a drizzle of olive oil, a dollop of sour cream, fresh herbs, or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor and visual appeal.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 688mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 481IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 2mg