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Crockpot Tomato Soup

This crockpot tomato soup is made by slow-cooking canned tomatoes, onions, garlic, and herbs overnight, resulting in a velvety, richly flavored soup. The process involves simple prep, with blending to achieve a smooth, comforting texture and a fragrant aroma. It’s perfect for busy mornings when you wake up to a hot, homemade soup ready to enjoy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans crushed tomatoes fire-roasted if possible
  • 1 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth for richer flavor
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil good quality
  • 0.5 cup cream or milk for richness, optional
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 bunch fresh basil chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large slow cooker
  • Immersion blender or regular blender
  • Ladle
  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Chop the onion finely and mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.
  2. Add the olive oil to the slow cooker, then stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Turn the cooker to high for 10 minutes until the onions become fragrant and slightly translucent.
  3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, then stir to combine all the ingredients evenly. Cover and set the slow cooker to low, cooking for 6 to 8 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the aroma to fill your kitchen.
  4. Once the cooking time is up, use an immersion blender directly in the slow cooker to blend the soup until it’s silky smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender, blending until smooth and returning it to the slow cooker.
  5. Stir in the cream or milk for a velvety finish, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Let it warm through for another 5 minutes.
  6. Ladle the hot soup into bowls, then garnish with chopped fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve immediately with crusty bread for a cozy, comforting meal.

Notes

For extra smoky flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika during blending. To enhance sweetness, stir in a teaspoon of honey or sugar if the soup tastes too tangy. Reheat gently on the stove before serving if made ahead.