A nostalgic, comforting restaurant-style soup made right at home!
Tomato Soup is one of the world's most beloved comfort foods. This homestyle Indian approach brings depth, warmth, and childhood memories of family restaurant outings. Featuring a clever touch of beetroot for natural color and sweetness, finished with a fragrant ghee tempering and strained for a silky-smooth texture.
Ingredients List
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| Sr. | Weight | Units | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| • | 1000 | g | Tomatoes (approx. 1 kg) |
| • | 300 | g | Onions (approx. 2 large) |
| • | 30 | g | Garlic cloves (approx. ½ handful) |
| • | 20 | g | Green chillies (approx. 4–5 nos) |
| • | 150 | g | Beetroot (approx. 1 large) |
| • | 1500 | ml | Water |
| • | 10 | g | Salt, to taste |
| • | 35 | g | Ghee or butter (approx. 2–3 tbsp) |
| • | 2.5 | g | Cumin seeds (jeera, approx. ½ tsp) |
| • | 2.5 | g | Crushed black pepper (approx. ½ tsp) |
| • | 2.5 | g | Red chilli powder (approx. ½ tsp) |
| • | 10 | g | Sugar (approx. 2 tsp) |
| • | 1 | g | Black pepper powder (approx. 2 pinches) |
| • | 15 | g | Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (approx. 2 tbsp) |
Method / Instructions
- 1. Boil Ingredients: In a pressure cooker, combine cut tomatoes, onions, garlic, green chillies, quartered beetroot, water, and salt. Cook for 2–3 whistles until tender.
- 2. Blend: Once cooled, remove tomato skins and green chillies if desired, and blend the boiled vegetables right in the cooker using a hand blender.
- 3. Tempering & Straining: In a soup pot, heat ghee or butter and temper with cumin seeds, crushed black pepper, and red chilli powder. Strain the blended soup stock directly into the pot.
- 4. Simmer & Serve: Bring to a boil, stir in sugar and black pepper powder, garnish with fresh coriander leaves, and serve hot. Jamjo ane Jamarjo!
Nutrition Facts (Per 100 gms servings)
| Nutrient (Basic) | Amount (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| π₯ Calories | 85 Kcal |
| πͺ Protein | 2.1 g |
| πΎ Carbohydrates | 12.5 g |
| π₯ Total Fat | 3.8 g |
| π§ Saturated Fat | 2.2 g |
| π± Dietary Fibre | 2.8 g |
| π¬ Total Sugars | 7.5 g |
| π§ Sodium | 410 mg |
*Disclaimer: The nutritional values provided here are estimates generated for reference only and may vary based on exact ingredient brands and preparation techniques. Please calculate your nutrition independently if following a strict diet.
Chef's Notes & Tips
Chef’s Note
- Beetroot is a fantastic home-cook's trick to enhance natural color, body, and subtle sweetness without overpowering the true tomato flavor.
Tips & Tricks
- Straining the soup stock after blending ensures that velvety, silky-smooth restaurant-style texture.
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