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Creamy Slow Cooker Tomato Soup

Rich and creamy, this Crockpot Tomato Soup Recipe is the perfect comfort food dish. Fresh herbs and veggies add layers of flash, while milk and cheese add an ultra creamy texture. Enjoy with a grilled cheese sandwich or salad for an easy weekday lunch or dinner.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
6 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 177 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup finely diced celery
  • 1 cup finely diced carrots
  • 1 cup finely diced onions
  • 28 oz can whole plum tomatoes (with juice)
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 3 1/2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth (or vegetable for vegetarians)
  • Parmesan or Romano cheese rind (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/3 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
  • 1 3/4 cups reduced fat (2% milk, warmed)
  • salt (to taste)
  • black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add the oil, celery, carrots and onions; cook 5 to 6 minutes, or until golden.
  2. Add to slow cooker.
  3. Pour the juice of the tomatoes into the slow cooker, then roughly crush the tomatoes with your hands; add to slow cooker.
  4. Then add chicken (or vegetable broth), the cheese rind (if using) thyme, basil, and bay leaf.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours, until the vegetables get soft and the flavors blend.
  6. Remove the cheese rid and, using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth (or you can carefully do this in small batches in the blender).
  7. Melt the butter over low heat in a large skillet and add the flour.
  8. Stir constantly with a whisk for 4 to 5 minutes.
  9. Slowly whisk in about 1 cup of the hot soup, then add the 1 3/4 cups of warmed milk and stir until smooth.
  10. Pour back into the slow cooker and stir, add the grated Pecorino cheese and adjust salt and pepper, to taste.
  11. Cover and cook on low 30 more minutes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/2 cups Calories 177kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4.5g (23%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 600mg (25%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 177

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/2 cups
Calories 177kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4.5g 23%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 600mg 25%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.