Comforting Hearty Slow Cooker Tomato Soup Recipe for Chilly Days - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 2 cans (800 g / 28.2 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 750 ml (3 cups) vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsps olive oil or butter
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 bay leaf (optional)
• 120 ml (½ cup) heavy cream (optional)
• Fresh basil or parsley for garnish