Description
Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Soup is a comforting and nourishing dish featuring rich, velvety tomato flavor enhanced by smoky turkey bacon and smooth plant-based cream. This easy-to-make recipe blends fresh ingredients and natural seasonings into a hearty soup perfect for cozy nights and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon, diced
- 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup plant-based cream
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Roughly chop the fresh tomatoes, onion, and garlic to release their natural flavors while ensuring an easy-to-blend texture later. Dice the smoked turkey bacon to infuse the soup with its smoky aroma.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Place the chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic, and turkey bacon into the slow cooker. Add the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar, fresh basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Slow Cook Gently: Cook the mixture on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. This slow simmer allows flavors to meld and the tomatoes to break down, forming a smooth, velvety soup base.
- Blend and Add Cream: Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the cooked soup until smooth and creamy. Stir in the plant-based cream and natural gelling agent gradually to thicken and enrich the texture. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
- Use ripe tomatoes for maximum natural sweetness and flavor.
- Allow the soup to cook slowly to fully develop flavor and softness.
- Add the natural gelling agent gradually to avoid over-thickening the soup.
- Add fresh herbs towards the end to maintain their bright flavors.
- Adjust acidity by adding more apple cider vinegar if desired for extra tanginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: slow cooker tomato soup, creamy tomato soup, plant-based soup, turkey bacon soup, comfort food, gluten free soup, dairy free creamy soup
