The tomato soup most of us are familiar with is the thick, creamy, tangy and somewhat sweet variety. Most tomato soups folks have nowadays, are the ones that come in cans – just heat and eat. In the stressful times we live in, it is natural to reach for the ready-made stuff so that’s one less thing to do. However, processed food typically has a bunch of unhealthy ingredients, so I stay away from it as much as possible. It’s a while since I’ve had tomato soup from a can. My wife used to make this delicious cheese toast I used to enjoy with Campbell’s tomato soup. She’s been off grains for a few years now and I eat very little bread or cheese, so that’s a distant memory!

 

Indian Soups

 

Due to lack of a better word, I’m currently including dals and rasams in the ‘soup’ category. The reason I say this is that dals are lentil based with a thick texture and mostly had with roti or rice. It’s not that they cannot be enjoyed by themselves as a soup. In fact, dilute them a bit and they make perfectly good soups. Let’s just say that I’m perfectly fine enjoying Dal Makhni by itself, but I’d like to rice or roti with Palak Dal.

 

Sambar and Rasam

 

Unlike dals, sambar and rasam probably fit better in the ‘soup’ category. Sambar is lentil based but loaded with vegetables and spices. It is dilute enough to make a perfect, hearty soup. However, it is mostly served with rice or snacks like idli, dosa etc. Rasam on the other hand, is made from a base of tamarind and water. Think of it like a Tom Yum Soup. Tangy, loaded with spices, making it a perfect soup for a chilly day.

 

Sambar

 

Tomato Soup with Seasoning

 

Just like rasam, this tomato soup is somewhat diluted. Tomatoes replace tamarind here. This delightful recipe is ready in under 20 minutes. For those of you who may not have some of these ingredients, a trip to your neighborhood Indian grocery will help. I typically enjoy this soup with steamed rice and Blended Chana & Cluster Bean Curry or Opo Squash Yellow Mung Curry. The combination is perfect, with a side of Crispy, Delicious, Banana Nuggets.

 

Why is this Healthy?

Tomatoes provide an excellent amount of vitamin C and beta-carotene, manganese and a good amount of vitamin E. This soup also has other ingredients like Turmeric and Cilantro that bring in additional nutritional value and flavor.

 

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Tomato Soup with Seasoning

Tempered with South Indian spices, this sweet, spicy, tangy tomato soup is perfect for a chilly day!
Course Soup
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
Keyword Healthy, Indian, seasoning, Soup, South Indian, Spicy, Tangy, Tomato
Special Diet Gluten Free, Grain Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 People
Calories 91kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Tomato - Large Pieces
  • 1/4 Cup Cilantro - Fine cut
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt - Or To Taste
  • 1 Tablespoon Jaggery - Powdered
  • 1 Teaspoon Coconut Oil - Extra Virgin

Seasoning Ingredients

  • 1 Teaspoon Chana Dal
  • 1 Chili Green Chili Pepper - Small, Sliced
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1/2 Chili Dry Red Chili
  • 6 Leaves Curry Leaves
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds

Instructions

  • Chop tomatoes and prepare seasoning ingredients (curry leaves, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dry red chili, chana dal, green chili pepper).
  • Stove-Top Method:
    Steam tomatoes to soften them and allow to cool. Remove skin, crush, add sugar, salt and mix well. Heat oil in a pan on low flame and sauté curry leaves, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dry red chili, chana dal, green chili pepper. Add the tomato mixture to the pan and stir well for 3-4 minutes. Add water depending on your preferred consistency.
  • Instant Pot Method:
    Set IP to 'Sauté' mode. Once the 'Hot' sign comes up, add oil and give it a minute and sauté seasoning ingredients till the mustard seeds splutter, add turmeric and mix well. Add tomato, and sauté for a few of minutes. Add salt, jaggery powder, 1.5 cups of water, mix well, tighten the lid and set IP to 'steam' mode for 10 minutes. Quick release, remove lid, add cilantro, mix well.
  • Transfer to bowl and enjoy hot soup.

Video

Notes

Goes well with Opo Squash and Yellow Mung Curry and steamed rice or simply by itself as a soup.
*Use organic ingredients wherever possible
 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Tomato Soup with Seasoning
Serving Size
 
150 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
91
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Sodium
 
593
mg
26
%
Potassium
 
353
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
15
g
5
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
11
g
12
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
1669
IU
33
%
Vitamin C
 
141
mg
171
%
Calcium
 
40
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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