Crock-Pot Creamy Boursin Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 29 oz tomato sauce (One 29-ounce can)
• 2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste (Taken from one can of tomato paste)
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp onion powder
• minced garlic (One heaping spoonful, plus a little more for good measure)
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese (Shredded)
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream (Half-and-half or milk may be used instead)
• 1 package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese (The package size is not stated; typically about 5.2 ounces / 150 g. Mash with a fork before adding)
• 1 onion (Optional; dice and add if you do not want the soup completely smooth. The creator omitted it for this preparation)
• fresh basil (A little, for topping)
• grilled cheese (Suggested accompaniment; no recipe or quantity provided)

Steps

1. 1

   Add the tomato sauce to the crockpot.

2. 2

   Add the chicken broth.

3. 3

   Add the tomato paste, using 2 tablespoons from the can.

4. 4

   Add the Italian seasoning and onion powder.

5. 5

   Add the minced garlic. The creator uses one heaping spoonful and adds a little more for good measure.

6. 6

   If desired, dice one onion and add it to the crockpot. The creator leaves the onion out to keep the soup smooth.

7. 7

   Add the sugar and stir the soup mixture well.

8. 8

   Cover the crockpot. Cook on high for 1 to 2 hours, or on low for 3 to 4 hours. If necessary, the soup can cook longer.

9. 9

   When the soup has finished its slow cooking, add the shredded Parmesan cheese and heavy whipping cream. Half-and-half or milk may be used instead of heavy cream.

10. 10

    Mash the Boursin cheese with a fork, then add it to the crockpot.

11. 11

    Stir until the Boursin melts and the soup is fully combined and creamy.

12. 12

    Serve the soup topped with a little fresh basil. The creator suggests serving it with grilled cheese.

Notes

The source does not specify an exact Boursin package weight, so the typical package size is noted for reference. No blending step is provided; the creator omits the onion to keep the soup smooth. Grilled cheese is suggested as an accompaniment, but its preparation is not included.

Nutrition per serving

• soup
• main
• slow-cooker
• crockpot
• comfort food
• fall
• vegetarian-friendly
• creamy