Creamy Christmas Soup to Warm Your Holidays with Flavor

This Creamy Vegetarian Christmas Soup warms your holidays with festive flavors and is made effortlessly in a slow cooker.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 15

Servings: 8 cups

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Vegetarian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes Adds acidity and flavor; don’t drain.
14.5 oz Italian Stewed Tomatoes Offers sweetness and texture.
10 oz Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies Contributes spice and depth.
4 cups Vegetable or Chicken Stock Opt for low-sodium varieties.

For Creaminess

1 lb Velveeta Cheese Sliced into 1-inch slices.
1 cup Sour Cream Provides creaminess with a slight tang.

For Substance

12 oz Tricolor Spiral Shaped Pasta Cooked al dente.
1 tbsp Fresh Basil Finely chopped.

For Serving

Tortilla Chips Offers a crunchy contrast.
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional kick based on preference.

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Method

Preparation

Combine the diced tomatoes, Italian stewed tomatoes, and Rotel diced tomatoes in the slow cooker, including all their juices. Set to low and let simmer while preparing other ingredients.
Add vegetable or chicken stock, mixing thoroughly. Layer Velveeta cheese slices on top. Cover and set to high for 1 hour.
Whisk in the sour cream until fully combined. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes on high.
Incorporate the cooked pasta and basil. Stir gently and cook for another hour on high.
Serve hot, topped with red pepper flakes and tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This soup can be made up to three days ahead and is a great make-ahead dish for holiday gatherings.

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