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Slow Cooker Tomato Soup with Fresh Tomatoes

Slow Cooker Tomato Soup with Fresh Tomatoes

Ingredients

  • 3 lbsfresh tomatoes (halved and quartered: Tomatoes are the star ingredient, providing sweetness, acidity, and brightness to the soup. Opt for ripe, in-season tomatoes for the best flavor.)
  • 1large onion (roughly chopped: Onions add a savory depth and sweetness when cooked down for several hours, creating a well-rounded flavor profile.)
  • 6 clovesgarlic (peeled and chopped: Garlic enhances the soup's flavor, offering a punch of aroma that complements the tomatoes beautifully.)
  • 1/3 cupheavy cream: Cream adds richness and a velvety texture that transforms the soup into a comforting (luxurious treat.)
  • 1 tspsalt: Salt is essential for bringing out the natural flavors of the ingredients and balancing the acidity of the tomatoes.
  • 1 tspblack pepper: Black pepper provides a subtle heat and enhances the overall flavor of the soup (making it more complex.)
  • —Freshly chopped parsley for garnish: Parsley not only serves as a colorful garnish but also adds a fresh (herbal note to the dish.)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add 3 lbs fresh tomatoes, halved and quartered, to the slow cooker. Then, include 1 large onion, roughly chopped, and 6 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped.

  2. 2

    Season the mixture with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Gently stir everything to ensure the ingredients are well combined.

  3. 3

    Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the vegetables are completely soft.

  4. 4

    Once cooked, use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can transfer the mixture in batches to a standard blender. Be cautious with hot liquids!

  5. 5

    After blending, return the soup to the slow cooker if needed, and stir in 1/3 cup heavy cream. Mix well until the cream is fully incorporated.

  6. 6

    To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, extra black pepper, and more cream if desired.