1(28 ounce)can of crushed tomatoes (or diced tomatoes)
⅓cupsun-dried tomatoes
1(6 ounce)can of tomato paste
1teaspoonno-salt-added Italian seasoning
1½teaspoonskosher salt
1teaspoonhoney (optional)
Optional Topping Suggestions
chopped fresh basil
parmesan cheese
Instructions
Place the cashews in a small bowl and cover with water. Set aside.
Place the onions, garlic, vegetable stock, crushed tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and honey (if using) into the base of a slow cooker, stirring to combine.
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
When the soup is finished cooking, drain and rinse the cashews. Place the soaked cashews into the slow cooker, stirring to combine.
Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until well combined and very smooth, about 2 minutes. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully ladle the cooked tomato mixture into a blender, working in batches. Make sure the lid is on tightly, cover with a towel, and blend until well combined and very smooth.
Serve with toppings, if desired.
Notes
Storing: This homemade tomato soup keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days, in a sealed container. It also freezes well, store in a sealed freezer friendly container for up to 3 months.
Nut-Free: If you want a nut-free alternative, feel free to add a 1/3 cup of heavy cream in place of the cashews.