SLOW COOKER TOMATO SOUP — Made with crushed tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and plenty of garlic and seasonings, this childhood favorite is the perfect accompaniment to a grilled cheese sandwich.
Tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich is a childhood meal I’m sure I’ll never outgrow, and this Slow Cooker Tomato Soup makes it easy and convenient to serve this classic soup to my whole family.
This simple but delicious soup is one of my quick and easy week night go-to meals. All of my boys love it, and so does my husband. With a warm, gooey grilled cheese sandwich for dipping, of course.
Honestly, if you get this soup simmering in the slow cooker in the morning, it won’t take you any longer to get dinner on the table than it does to serve soup out of a can.
And this version–although it also relies on canned goods–it so much better than the tomato soup you can get in a can.
Of course, if you want your meal to be a little bit more healthy, you can skip the grilled cheese and opt for a side salad instead.
In addition to canned tomatoes, this soup gets some extra flavor from roasted red peppers. I usually opt for the jarred peppers to save time, but you could certainly roast your own peppers for even more homemade flavor.
Another secret ingredient in this soup–a bit of heavy cream. It makes it extra rich, creamy and delicious.
This recipe will feed a crowd, or a handful of hungry teenage boys. It also freezes well, so go ahead and make the full recipe, even if you don’t think you can eat it in one sitting.
We love to top this soup off with crunchy croutons, fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese. But if you’ve got a sandwich ready for dunking, you really don’t need any condiments at all.
Honestly, this Slow Cooker Tomato Soup is probably the easiest meal you’ll ever make, and it’s sure to get rave reviews from everyone in the family. Trust me, you’re going to love it!
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Here’s what you’ll need to make Slow Cooker Tomato Soup
- Crushed tomatoes
- Tomato sauce
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Produce: garlic, fresh basil
- Roasted red peppers
- Spices: oregano. salt and pepper
- Sugar
- Heavy cream
Slow Cooker Tomato Soup
Ingredients
- 2 28 oz. cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers drained
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Equipment
- Soup Bowls
Instructions
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, garlic, red peppers, oregano and sugar to a lightly greased slow cooker. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in heavy cream and basil just before serving.
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