Dairy Free Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Soup

Total time4 hr 15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time4 hr

Dairy Free Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Soup

This slow cooker soup does all the hard work for you, simmering San Marzano and diced tomatoes with softened onion and garlic until the flavors turn deep and rich. A touch of tomato paste and dried oregano rounds out the savory base, while red pepper flakes bring a gentle kick and a pinch of sugar balances the tomatoes' natural acidity. Everything gets blended silky-smooth right in the insert, then finished with fresh basil for that bright, herby lift. Ladle it into bowls with a pile of crusty bread on the side for dipping, and you've got a cozy, low-effort dinner that fits neatly into a dairy free routine. It's the kind of set-it-and-forget-it recipe you'll want on repeat all season long.

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Ingredients

6 servings

2 tbsp unsalted butter
Country Crock Dairy Free Plant Butter Made With Olive Oil Miyoko's Creamery Plant Milk European Style Salted Butter, 8 oz Violife 100% Vegan Unsalted Plant Butter Country Crock Dairy Free Plant Butter with Avocado Oil Violife 100% Dairy-Free Salted Plant Butter
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Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (28 oz each) crushed san marzano tomatoes
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
½ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
½ cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
½ cup heavy cream
Chef's tip
Use unsweetened dairy-free heavy cream in cooked sauces, soups, and ganache. For whipped uses, choose a product labeled whippable.

For serving

fresh basil leaves, for serving (optional)
crusty bread, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch the garlic closely so it does not brown.
2
Transfer the onion and garlic to a 5-quart or larger slow cooker. Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, tomato paste, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

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