Slow Cooker Tomato Soup

Introduction

Slow Cooker Tomato Soup is a game-changer when it comes to comfort food. With bold, vibrant flavors and a luxuriously creamy texture, it’s the ultimate answer to a cozy lunch or weeknight dinner. This set-it-and-forget-it classic allows you to enjoy rich, homemade soup with minimal effort, making it perfect for both busy families and relaxed weekends.

Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Tomato Soup

This soup strikes the perfect harmony between sweetness and acidity, thanks to slow, gentle cooking that brings out the best in ripe tomatoes. The pure, simple ingredients meld as they simmer for hours, resulting in a soup that’s deeply flavorful, silky smooth, and perfect for dipping crusty bread or an oozy grilled cheese.

Essential Prep for Deep Flavor

For the richest tomato flavor, start with fresh onion and carrots, which help balance acidity while enhancing natural sweetness. Chopping these vegetables quickly and uniformly is a breeze with the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper, which saves time and ensures even cooking in your slow cooker.

Once everything is prepped, simply layer all your ingredients in the pot and let the slow cooker work its magic. The gentle heat softens the tomatoes and aromatics, building depth without any risk of burning or over-reducing.

Smooth and Creamy—Every Time

When the soup is cooked through, a silky texture is what separates homemade tomato soup from the rest. For the creamiest results, process the soup directly in the slow cooker using a high-powered blender like the Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender. Work in batches if necessary, blending until perfectly smooth before returning your soup to the pot.

For a final luxurious touch, stir in a splash of cream or coconut milk, plus plenty of cracked black pepper.

Serving and Storage Tips

This soup is excellent for meal prep—just portion leftovers into airtight containers like the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers. It reheats beautifully, and the flavors deepen overnight, making tomorrow’s lunch even more satisfying.

Garnish each serving with torn fresh basil, a swirl of cream, or even crispy croutons for added crunch. For stylish lunch packing, the Bentgo Salad Container is a smart pick, keeping soup and toppings neatly separated until you’re ready to eat.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe yields about 6 hearty bowls of soup. Each serving contains approximately 150 calories (without optional cream), rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber, especially if made with fresh tomatoes. For a wholesome meal, pair with a leafy salad or a slice of rustic bread.

Slow Cooker Tomato Soup (Recap)

Easy, hands-off cooking, incredible depth of flavor, and a velvety finish make this slow cooker tomato soup a must-try. Use the right prep and blending tools for the smoothest result, and enjoy this soul-warming classic any time of year.

Instructions

1. Place tomatoes, onion, carrots, garlic, broth, sugar (if using), basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and butter (or olive oil) into your slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until vegetables are very soft and flavors are melded.
3. Carefully transfer the soup in batches to the Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender and blend until completely smooth, or use an immersion blender directly in the cooker.
4. Return blended soup to slow cooker. Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk, if desired, and taste to adjust seasoning.
5. Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh basil, a swirl of cream, or homemade croutons. Serve hot, alongside your favorite artisan bread.
6. Store leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 6–8 hours (LOW) or 3–4 hours (HIGH)

Total Time: Up to 8 hours, mostly hands-off

Enjoy homemade, velvety slow cooker tomato soup with the press of a button and savor the unbeatable taste of classic comfort made easy.