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2) Crockpot Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 28-oz cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup fresh basil packed and torn
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sugar optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion and garlic in a skillet with olive oil until soft, about 4 minutes.
  2. Add onions, garlic, crushed tomatoes, broth, sugar, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
  3. Cook on low for 4–6 hours, or high for 2–3 hours.
  4. Stir in cream and basil, then blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.