Description
Warm, velvety, and incredibly easy to make, this Crockpot Tomato Soup is the ultimate cozy comfort food. It blends pantry staples like canned tomatoes, broth, and aromatics into a rich, creamy soup that simmers effortlessly in your slow cooker. Whether you’re after a quick lunch, a healthy snack, or an easy dinner idea, this tomato soup fits the bill. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy Sundays, and it freezes beautifully for later too. It’s one of those go-to food ideas you’ll keep coming back to when you need something simple and satisfying.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 cans (28 oz each) whole peeled tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk (optional)
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, and carrots. Sauté until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
2. Transfer sautéed vegetables to Crockpot. Add canned tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, salt, pepper, and sugar (if using). Stir to combine.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
4. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth (or blend in batches).
5. Stir in cream or coconut milk if using, then mix in chopped basil. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve warm.
Notes
Use San Marzano tomatoes for a naturally sweeter and richer flavor.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes during cooking for a subtle heat boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: crockpot tomato soup, slow cooker tomato soup, creamy tomato soup, easy dinner, healthy snack