Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup
Teresa Ambra
Amazing soup recipe that's made in the crockpot. This one is not pureed so it maintains its chunky form. While completely different from many traditional Tomato Basil Soup recipes, this one is one of the best you'll ever eat.
Prep Time 1 hour hr
Cook Time 7 hours hrs
Total Time 8 hours hrs
Course Soups, Stews & Chowders
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 322 kcal
29 oz. can diced tomatoes with juice undrained (two 14.5-ounce cans) 1 cup celery finely diced 1 cup carrots finely diced 1 cup onions finely diced 1 tbsp. dried oregano 1 tbsp. dried basil 4 cups chicken broth 1 bay leaf 1/2 cup flour or use gluten free flour 1 cup Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup unsalted butter 2 cups half-and-half or cream 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
Add tomatoes, celery, carrots, chicken broth, onions, oregano, basil, and bay leaf to a large slow cooker.
Cover and cook on LOW for 5-7 hours, until flavors are blended and vegetables are soft.
About an hour before serving prepare a roux.
Melt butter over low heat in a skillet and add flour.
Stir with a whisk for a few minutes.
Slowly stir in 1 cup hot soup.
Add another 3 cups of hot soup and stir until smooth.
Add the roux back into the slow cooker.
Add Parmesan cheese, half and half or cream, and salt and pepper.
Add additional basil and oregano if needed.
Cover and cook on LOW for another 30 minutes or so until ready to serve.
NOTE: Garnish soup with chives, more Parmesan cheese, fresh, chopped basil, and Texas Toast Caesar croutons, if desired.
NOTE: The slow cooker dissipates the effectiveness of spices, so add more if necessary.
Recipe adapted from Karen Petersen, Utah: Today's Mama .
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Calories: 322 kcal Carbohydrates: 23 g Protein: 9 g Fat: 23 g Saturated Fat: 14 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g Trans Fat: 0.5 g Cholesterol: 65 mg Sodium: 1183 mg Potassium: 535 mg Fiber: 4 g Sugar: 9 g Vitamin A: 3633 IU Vitamin C: 12 mg Calcium: 306 mg Iron: 4 mg
Keyword cheese, main dish, parmesan cheese, soup, tomato basil soup, tomatoes