Slow cooker 5-ingredient Amish tomato noodle soup is the kind of simple, nostalgic meal that feels bigger than the short ingredient list suggests. It leans on pantry staples for a tangy, cozy bowl with old-fashioned comfort, and the slow cooker makes it especially handy on a packed workday when you still want dinner to taste homemade. The combination of tomatoes and egg noodles gives it that familiar Midwestern, church-supper style charm that makes it easy to see why versions of this soup have stuck around for generations.
This soup is great on its own with crackers or thick slices of buttered bread, but it also pairs really well with grilled cheese, a basic green salad, or a cucumber salad if you want something cool and crisp alongside the warm tomato broth. For a heartier supper, serve smaller bowls with roast beef sandwiches or simple ham sandwiches and let the soup be the star.
Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Amish Tomato Noodle Soup
Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 large can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes
4 cups tomato juice
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces wide egg noodles
Directions
1. Pour the stewed tomatoes, tomato juice, and chicken broth into the slow cooker. Stir in the butter, cover, and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours so the flavors meld and the tomatoes soften even more.
2. About 20 to 30 minutes before serving, turn the slow cooker to high and stir in the egg noodles. Cover again and cook until the noodles are tender, stirring once or twice if needed to keep them from sticking together.
3. Stir the soup well, taste and adjust with a little extra broth or tomato juice if you want a thinner consistency, then ladle into bowls and serve hot.
Variations & Tips
Make it richer: Stir in an extra tablespoon of butter right before serving for a silkier broth and a slightly richer finish.
Texture tip: If you prefer a smoother soup, lightly crush the stewed tomatoes with a spoon before cooking, but leave some pieces chunky so the soup keeps its homey character.
Noodle timing: Don’t add the noodles too early or they can get overly soft. If you’re holding dinner for a bit, cook the noodles separately and stir them into each bowl just before serving.
Pantry swap: If you only have beef broth on hand, you can use it for a deeper flavor, though the soup will taste a little less bright and classic.
Make it a meal: Add a side of grilled cheese or saltine crackers for the kind of simple tomato-soup dinner that always disappears fast on busy weeknights.