Description
Experience the deep, simmered-all-day flavor of classic tomato soup without the fuss! This Crockpot Tomato Soup recipe is a simple, set-it-and-forget-it meal that yields a velvety, rich, and incredibly flavorful soup. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s the ultimate comfort food that tastes like it took hours to make, with only minutes of prep.
Ingredients
3 lbs tomatoes, halved and quartered
1 large onion, roughly chopped
6 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped or crushed
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
Freshly chopped parsley to garnish
Instructions
Combine the Base Ingredients
Place your prepared tomatoes, chopped onion, and crushed garlic directly into the basin of your slow cooker. Sprinkle the salt and black pepper evenly over the top.
Slow Cook to Perfection
Place the lid on your Crockpot and cook the mixture on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. The vegetables should be exceptionally tender when finished.
Blend for a Velvety Texture
Use an immersion blender directly in the slow cooker and blend until the soup is completely smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a standard blender and blend until smooth.
Add the Creamy Finish
Pour in the heavy cream and gently stir until it’s fully incorporated. This gives the soup its luxurious, velvety mouthfeel.
Taste and Serve
Let the soup warm through for another 10 minutes on LOW, being careful not to let it boil. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Deeper Flavor:
For the richest flavor, cook the soup on the low setting for the full 8 hours. This allows the natural sugars in the tomatoes and onions to develop.
Balance Acidity:
If your tomatoes make the soup a bit too acidic, a tiny pinch of sugar (about 1/4 teaspoon) will balance the flavors perfectly without making it sweet.
Dairy-Free Option:
To make this soup dairy-free or vegan, simply swap the heavy cream for an equal amount of full-fat canned coconut milk.
Freezing:
This soup freezes beautifully for up to 3 months. For the best texture, freeze the soup before adding the cream. Thaw, reheat gently on the stove, and then stir in the cream just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 125 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 408 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg
Keywords: Crockpot tomato soup, slow cooker tomato soup, easy tomato soup, homemade tomato soup, fresh tomato soup, creamy tomato soup, comfort food