Name: Slow Cooker Tomato Soup with Fresh Tomatoes
Ingredients: 3 lbs fresh 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.; 1 large onion, roughly chopped: Onions add a savory depth and sweetness when cooked down for several hours, creating a well-rounded flavor profile.; 6 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped: Garlic enhances the soup’s flavor, offering a punch of aroma that complements the tomatoes beautifully.; 1/3 cup heavy cream: Cream adds richness and a velvety texture that transforms the soup into a comforting, luxurious treat.; 1 tsp salt: Salt is essential for bringing out the natural flavors of the ingredients and balancing the acidity of the tomatoes.; 1 tsp black 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.

Description

Enjoy Slow Cooker Tomato Soup made with fresh tomatoes! This comforting, easy recipe is perfect for cozy nights and pairs well with grilled cheese.

Ingredients

Scale

3 lbs fresh 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.
1 large onion, roughly chopped: Onions add a savory depth and sweetness when cooked down for several hours, creating a well-rounded flavor profile.
6 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped: Garlic enhances the soup’s flavor, offering a punch of aroma that complements the tomatoes beautifully.
1/3 cup heavy cream: Cream adds richness and a velvety texture that transforms the soup into a comforting, luxurious treat.
1 tsp salt: Salt is essential for bringing out the natural flavors of the ingredients and balancing the acidity of the tomatoes.
1 tsp black 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

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.
Season the mixture with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Gently stir everything to ensure the ingredients are well combined.
Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the vegetables are completely soft.
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!
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.
To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, extra black pepper, and more cream if desired.