Creamy Tomato Soup
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
Source: In 'More Make It Fast, Cook It Slow' by Stephanie O'Dea
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Main Dish, Slow Cooker, Soup
Ingredients
- 2 (14 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried basi1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder (the secret ingredient)
- 1 (14 ounce) can evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
Directions
- Use a 4-quart slow cooker; in a blender or food processor, puree the tomatoes and onion.
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Pour the mixture into a slow cooker, and add in broth, brown sugar, basil, Worcestershire, and cocoa powder; stir.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours, or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
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Stir in the milk and plop in the butter.
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Cover and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes, or until the butter melts and the soup is hot.