Crockpot Tomato Soup Easy My Cozy Creamy SlowCooker - Food55

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups / 200 g)
• 3–4 garlic cloves, minced (about 12 g)
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup / 120 g) — optional
• 1 celery stalk, chopped (about 1/2 cup / 50 g) — optional
• 2 (28-oz / 796 g) cans crushed tomatoes OR 3 (14–15 oz / 400–425 g) cans crushed or whole tomatoes, crushed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste (30 g)
• 3 cups (24 fl oz / 720 ml) low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar OR 1–2 teaspoons honey (12 g / 5–10 ml), optional
• 1 teaspoon dried basil (1 g) OR 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn (6 g) added at finish
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (1 g)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste (start with 1 tsp salt / 6 g)
• 1/2–3/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (120–180 ml) OR 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free (120 ml) — optional for finishing
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (14 g) — optional
• 1–2 teaspoons lemon juice (5–10 ml) — optional
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (8 g cornstarch + 30 ml water) — optional thickener
• Garnishes: fresh basil leaves, croutons or grilled cheese wedges, a drizzle of olive oil, cream, or basil pesto, shaved Parmesan