Christmas Soup
Ingredients
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
with the juice
- 1 14.5 oz can Italian stewed tomatoes
with the juice
- 1 10 oz can Rotel Original tomatoes and green chilies
with the juice
- 1 lb Velveeta cheese
sliced into 1-inch slices
- 4 cup vegetable stock
or chicken stock
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 12 oz box tricolor spiral shaped pasta
cooked 30 seconds UNDER al dente, according to package directions
- 1 Tbsp fresh basil
finely chopped
- scoops tortilla chips
- crushed red pepper flakes
sprinkle on top
Directions
- 1
In a crockpot, add all the tomatoes with the juice. Break up the stewed tomatoes into pieces with a spoon.
- 2
Add the stock and Velveeta. Cook on high 1 hour.
- 3
Whisk in the sour cream.
- 4
Add the cooked pasta and basil.
- 5
Cook 1 hour on high to thicken the soup a bit. (see Notes)
- 6
Serve topped with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, more basil, and tortilla chips.
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About this Recipe
Craving a bowl of warm, comforting goodness that practically makes itself? This Christmas Soup delivers a rich, creamy tomato basil experience, made effortlessly right in your slow cooker.
The brilliance of this Christmas Soup lies in its slow cooker simplicity, transforming a trio of canned tomatoes into a deeply flavorful base with minimal effort. This hands-off approach allows the ingredients to meld beautifully, while the addition of Velveeta cheese and creamy sour cream ensures an unparalleled richness and velvety smooth texture that distinguishes it from lighter, broth-based soups.
Prepare for a truly comforting bowl, brimming with a harmonious balance of flavors. You'll taste the bright acidity of diced tomatoes, the savory depth of Italian stewed tomatoes, and a subtle, pleasant warmth from the Rotel, which includes green chilies. The fresh, aromatic basil cuts through the richness, adding a layer of herbal freshness. Its luscious, creamy body is perfectly complemented by tender tricolor spiral pasta, cooked to a satisfying chew. Topped with crunchy tortilla chips and a whisper of red pepper, this soup delivers a full sensory experience.
To tailor this creamy Christmas Soup, you can easily swap the stock, opting for vegetable stock to make it a vegetarian delight, or chicken stock for a richer depth of flavor. For a touch more heat, consider adding extra crushed red pepper flakes as a topping. You can also experiment with different pasta shapes, though the tricolor spirals add a lovely visual appeal.
This hearty, flavorful Christmas Soup is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners, comforting family meals, or as a welcoming dish during colder months. Serve it with a generous scoop of tortilla chips and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes for an added crunch and a hint of spice.