Homemade Tomato Soup

Homemade Tomato Soup, rich in Vitamin C is my go to winter warmer.

Tomatoes are one of the healthiest foods in the world. It’s high lycopene content makes it’s a rich anti-oxidant and responsible for good bone health.

Tomato Soup and fighting Cold and Flu

High antioxidants in tomatoes gives a boost to the immune system. It’s rich in Vitamin C as well which helps in fighting cold. The other ingredients of the soup like garlic, is an excellent source of allicin (anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties). Black pepper helps relief congestion in the respiratory tract. It also has anti-bacterial properties.

This quick and tasty recipe is my take on this famous and most loved soup. Hope you get to make and enjoy 🙂

Homemade Tomato Soup

Homemade Tomato Soup, rich in Vitamin C is my go to winter warmer.

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Course: Appetizer, Soup

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: dairy-free, Gluten-free, healthy, vegan, vegetarian

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 78kcal

Author: Aakruti Mahendra

Ingredients

• 5 oz Tomato paste or tomato puree or 4 medium sized tomatoes
• 1 tsp garlic paste or 2 cloves garlic chopped
• 1/4 cup Red Onion chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp olive oil or cooking oil or butter
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Corn flour
• 1 tsp honey
• Salt to taste
• Water as required
• 1/4 cup half and half cream (optional), coconut cream for dairy free alternative
• 2 tbsp Cilantro chopped

Instructions

• In a medium sized mixing bowl, take the required quantity of tomato paste or puree and and enough water. Obtain a mixture with watery consistency. Keep aside.
• In a medium sized pot, heat oil and add onions. Cook until it’s translucent. Add garlic and cook for a minute. Now pour in the tomato liquid, salt and pepper. Bring it to a boil.
• In the meantime, in a small bowl dissolve cornflour in 1/4 cup water. Keep it aside.
• Once the tomato tomato mixture comes to a boil, add the corn flour and stir. Bring it once again to a boil. Now add honey and cream. Boil for 5 minutes.
• Remove into a serving bowl. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

Notes

1. If working with raw, whole tomatoes, obtain a puree.
2. In a large pot boil enough water so as to immerse the tomatoes completely. Add the tomatoes and switch off the heat. Blanch for 20-30 minutes. Remove tomatoes from water and let them cool. Next peel its skin and remove its eye. Chop them and add to a blender or food processor to obtain a puree.

The nutritional value is for 1 serving. Please keep in mind that the nutrition value is a rough estimate and can vary based on the product used.

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 607IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg

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