Description
Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Soup is a comforting and rich plant-based soup cooked slowly to bring out the natural sweetness of fresh tomatoes. Enhanced with sautéed onions, garlic, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and a smooth blend of plant-based cream and natural gelling agent, this soup delivers a velvety, indulgent texture without heaviness. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s an ideal cozy meal for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Base
- 6 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
Flavor and Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
Creaminess and Texture
- 1 cup plant-based cream (such as coconut cream or cashew cream)
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Finishing Touches
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Finely chop the onions and garlic, then sauté them in olive oil over medium heat until soft and fragrant to deepen the soup’s savory foundation.
- Add Tomatoes and Broth: Place the chopped fresh tomatoes into the slow cooker along with the sautéed onions and garlic. Pour in the vegetable broth, stir in the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), then season with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes.
- Slow Cook for Tenderness: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours to allow the tomatoes to soften and flavors to blend perfectly.
- Blend and Add Cream: Carefully blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches with a regular blender. Stir in the plant-based cream and natural gelling agent, then return the soup to the slow cooker to warm through for 15 minutes.
- Final Touch and Serve: Add fresh basil leaves just before serving to preserve their aroma, stir the soup well, and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- Use fully ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best natural sweetness.
- Slow cooking enhances depth and balances flavors.
- Blend thoroughly for a silky smooth texture.
- Adjust thickness by adding more vegetable broth or plant-based cream or simmer longer uncovered.
- Add fresh herbs like basil at the end for vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tomato soup, slow cooker soup, creamy tomato soup, plant-based soup, vegetarian soup, comfort food
