Chilly days call for comforting soup. Skip the canned varieties and make this rich, homemade Crock Pot Tomato Basil Soup with just a few simple ingredients and your slow cooker. It’s flavorful, easy to prepare, and perfect with a grilled cheese or served as a starter. Once you try it, you likely won’t reach for canned soup again.
Crock Pot Tomato Basil Soup
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:7 hours
Total Time:7 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 3- 28- ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large carrots peeled and finely diced
- 2 medium sweet onions finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic peeled and left whole
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoons salt
- 1 quart chicken broth
- 10 basil leaves plus more for garnish
- Freshly grated Parmesan or sour cream for garnish, optional
Instructions
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Place all ingredients in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 7 hours, until the flavors meld and the vegetables are tender.
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Let the soup cool slightly, then puree in batches in a blender until completely smooth. Return the soup to the slow cooker and keep on low if not serving immediately.
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Garnish with additional fresh basil and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan or a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
Servings: 4
Author: Amanda Carlisle