Description
Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Soup is a comforting and nourishing dish perfect for any season. This rich and velvety soup blends ripe tomatoes with plant-based cream and a natural gelling agent for a smooth, luxurious texture. It is easy to prepare with simple ingredients and slow cooking, creating inviting aromas and a satisfying bowl of warmth and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 6 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Cream
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup plant-based cream
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Thickening and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Herbs and Garnishes
- Fresh basil leaves for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Chop fresh tomatoes, onion, and garlic into even pieces to ensure they cook evenly and release their natural flavors.
- Combine in the Slow Cooker: Place chopped tomatoes, onions, garlic, vegetable broth, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), salt, black pepper, and paprika into the slow cooker. Stir gently to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Cook on Low: Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook for 6 to 8 hours, allowing the tomatoes to soften and the flavors to meld into a harmonious blend.
- Blend the Soup: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until it reaches your desired smoothness, creating a creamy consistency.
- Stir in Cream and Natural Gelling Agent: Gently fold in the plant-based cream and natural gelling agent while stirring continuously to achieve a velvety texture.
- Final Seasoning and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed. Add fresh basil leaves before serving to enhance aroma and flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for natural sweetness and vibrant color.
- Apple cider vinegar balances richness with a bright acidic note.
- Natural gelling agent provides gentle thickening without heaviness.
- Blend carefully with an immersion blender to maintain pleasant tomato texture without over-pureeing.
- Add plant-based cream at the end when soup is warm but not too hot to preserve smoothness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: slow cooker tomato soup, creamy tomato soup, plant-based soup, vegetarian soup, gluten free soup
