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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Slow cooker tomato soup finished with cream and fresh basil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans crushed tomatoes 28 oz each
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.33 cup fresh basil chopped

Method
 

  1. Add the crushed tomatoes, onion, garlic, and broth to the crockpot.
  2. Cover and cook on low 5 hours.
  3. Blend the soup until smooth with an immersion blender.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and fresh basil.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity.
  6. Serve hot with grilled bread.

Notes

A pinch of sugar tames the tomatoes' acidity beautifully.