Slow-Cooker Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients:

3 28-oz Cans Whole, peeled tomatoes (or 10 1/2 C Fresh whole, peeled tomatoes)
3 T Olive oil
3 Large Carrots, peel and chopped
2 Medium Onions, chopped
4 Cloves Garlic, peeled
1/2 t Crushed Red pepper flakes
2 t Salt
1 Quart Chicken broth
10 Fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese or sour cream, for serving

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in slow-cooker. Cook on low for 7 hours.

Puree batches in blender (or blend using immersion blender).

Return to slow-cooker and continue cooking until ready to serve.

Garnish with fresh basil and parmesan or sour cream.

Yield: 8-10 Servings

* Adapted from http://momswithcrockpots.com/2013/10/crock-pot-tomato-basil-soup/