Our easy slow cooker creamy tomato soup recipe is solid for dinner tonight. Made with canned tomatoes, basil, broth and heavy cream it is a great meal for chilly days. Similar to our Instant Pot tomato basil soup but cooked low and slow.

Bowl of creamy tomato soup with herbs, next to a grilled cheese sandwich and fresh tomatoes on a wooden table.

We're all about simple recipes with a few ingredients, and we love our slow cooker! That is where this deliciously creamy tomato soup cames into play. It's one of our favorite easy crockpot recipes.

We have made this homemade tomato bisque recipe but it takes a quite a bit of time at the stovetop. With six main ingredients this Crockpot tomato soup is quick for us to throw together in the morning.

At first we didn't think we was going to like this when we had it at a restaurant. You see we are not a fan of raw tomatoes so we thought none of it was going to be a go for us, we was so wrong. Cooked is so our style and now it is one of our favorite Crockpot dinner ideas.

If you're a busy mom too who loves homemade tomato soup but doesn't have a lot of time to do it, you'll love this recipe. We have even more slow cooker soups here too.

We are making this easy with a few canned tomatoeswe like diced, you can use petite if you want the pieces to be smaller or regular if you like it chunkier. We puree at the end to make it smooth but the texture is optional.

Can you use fresh tomatoes?

If you have the time you could use fresh tomatoes to make this easy Crockpot soup. Typically we use two cans of petite diced tomatoes though. Let's be honest here, we like easy right. The difference between the two, other than effort, is the skin is softened in the can which is more pleasant.

How to Make Tomato Soup Creamy

We used Half and Half to do this which we think worked so well. If using a dairy free alternative we would use cashew milk because it is the thickest, you'd need to whisk a bit of cornstarch in to thicken

Can you use heavy cream instead of half and half?

We use half and half to make it creamy but if you had their heavy cream on hand instead that would work too, NO worries our friend. If you only had milk you could add 1 tsp of lemon juice per cup and let it sit to become buttermilk to thicken up too as another alternative.

How to Thicken

We did think it needed a bit of all purpose flour to thicken it but once again that is optional depending on the texture you want it to become. Arrowroot is a gluten free option to use.

How Long to Cook Creamy Tomato Soup in Slow Cooker

On low you need 5-6 hours to soften all the ingredients and meld the flavors together. We hardly ever use the high function but if you needed to you could use that for 3 hours instead. Then we like to blend it to smooth out the texture which takes a minute or so.

How do you make tomato soup smooth?

Lift lid and use an immersion blender to blend until smooth in the pot. Or use a ladle to put all contents into a blender. Set to puree for about 30 seconds or until all chunks are smooth. Pour mixture back into your slow cooker and set to low. Pour in your half and half, stir until combined. Put lid back on and allow to cook on low for 30 more minutes.

Can you add noodles?

If you wanted to make it a bit heartier you could add stuffed frozen ravioli or tortellini noodles inside the last 30 minutes. Submerge and close the lid and they will thaw and then cook thru to become tender which is a wonderful add in.

You could add some heat to this if you wanted to. We like it as is with the natural flavors shining through but using a bit of sriracha or some red pepper flakes it could amp things up.

A hand holds a ladle of Creamy Tomato Soup above a slow cooker brimming with the comforting soup.

Creamy Tomato Soup Slow Cooker Recipe

By Slow cooker creamy tomato soup with canned tomatoes recipe that's solid for dinner, and only needs a few ingredients! Smooth packed with flavor and great for chilly days or year round really. Served with a grilled cheese it's sure to be your kids favorite meal too. Prep: 10 minutes minsCook: 4 hours hrsTotal: 4 hours hrs 10 minutes minsServings: 6 Save Recipe Saved! Pin Recipe Comment Print Recipe

Equipment

Ingredients

1 small onion, diced
2 tbsp butter salted
2 cans tomatoes, 14.5 oz cans, petite diced size is best
1.5 tbsp all purpose flour
1/4 tsp basil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp oregano
1 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp garlic, minced, optional
3/4 cup half and half, or heavy cream

Instructions

Over low/medium heat on the stove heat your butter in a pan and add your diced onions.
Saute for a few minutes until onions begin to soften.
Sprinkle your flour on to the softened, butter covered onions and stir until coated. Cook for an additional minute and turn heat off.
Add this onion roux mixture to your slow cooker.
Pour your two cans of petite diced tomatoes on top of that followed by your chicken broth, and then sprinkle in your spices and garlic if you wish to add that.
Stir gently so everything is combined, put top on and set to high for 3.5 hrs. If cooking on low set to 5.5 hrs.
If you are able to stir halfway through it is best.
Lift lid and use an immersion blender to blend until smooth in the pot. Or use a ladle to put all slow cooker contents into a blender. Set blender to puree for about 30 seconds or until all chunks are smooth.
Pour mixture back into your slow cooker and set to low.
Pour in your Horizon half and half, stir until combined.
Put lid back on and allow to cook on low for 30 more minutes.
If you want to pair your creamy tomato soup with grilled cheese make them now.
Over low heat butter two slices of bread. Put buttered side down of one piece of bread into a pan and add two slices of Horizon cheese slices, followed by the second buttered piece with butter side facing up.
Cook until butter and cheese is melted, flip, and allow both sides of bread to brown. Serve together!

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Entree, Main Course, SoupCuisine: American, French Tried this recipe?Mention @thetypical_mom or tag #thetypicalmom!

Can you freeze leftovers?

To freeze leftover tomato soup, allow it to cool completely. When you reheat it, least 2 hours on the counter or in the fridge to thaw out. When microwaving after it's thawed, do so in small stints 30 seconds, stir, 30 seconds so it doesn't curdle If curdling occurs use a whisk to break it up. Can add a bit of fresh cream to thin it out too.

What should we serve with tomato soup?

Grilled cheese in air fryer is expected of course, Saltine crackers. Serve with some Instant Pot cornbread or make air fryer cornbread or serve with pull apart bread

Kitchen questions

How do you make creamy tomato soup from scratch?

We will show you how right here! You can make this in your slow cooker or on the stovetop as well. Blend to smooth at the end and serve with garlic bread!

How do you thicken creamy tomato soup?

Ours was solid but if you want it to be a bit more you can add some soup to a bowl and whisk in 2 tbsp cornstarch. Pour back in and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes.