Description
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup made in a crockpot is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days or cozy nights. This rich, velvety soup features fresh basil and ripe tomatoes to create a delightful dish that warms the soul. With minimal effort, you can enjoy a delicious homemade soup that pairs perfectly with crusty bread or grilled cheese, making it an easy crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (28 oz each) whole tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Saut? chopped onion and minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Transfer the saut?ed mixture to a crockpot. Add canned tomatoes (with juice), vegetable broth, and torn basil leaves; stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender (in batches if necessary).
- Stir in heavy cream until well combined and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm with additional basil on top and enjoy with crusty bread or grilled cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg