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Indian tomato soup in a bowl with toast to the side and a tomato.
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15 Minute Indian Tomato Soup

Indian tomato soup made quickly with delicious flavor! Perfect to make with fresh tomatoes or canned tomatoes for a vegetarian and vegan lunch.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: lunch, Soup
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: tomatar ka shorba
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 75kcal
Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

  • 1 Pot
  • 1 Blender for fresh tomatoes

Ingredients

  • 3 medium-large tomatoes 3 cups chopped, 2.5 cups pureed, 540g - See notes
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 3 large garlic cloves 14g
  • ½ cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1½ inch ginger microplane - finely ground
  • ½ tsp cumin coriander powder
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • 2½ cups vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp methi masala optional, reduce salt by ½ tsp if you add this
  • chopped cilantro optional

Instructions

  • Heat oil on medium-high in a pot. Add cumin seeds. Once they sizzle/crackle add crushed garlic and finely chopped or blended ginger.
    Oil, cumin seeds, garlic, and ginger in a pan.
  • Add pureed fresh tomatoes and tomato puree to pan.
    Crushed tomatoes and tomato puree added to pan.
  • Add vegetable stock and spices. Bring to a simmer.
    Spices and vegetable stock added to soup in pot.
  • Turn off gas. Optionally add in chopped cilantro. Serve with a sprinkle of red chili flakes and kasuri methi leaves (optional).
    Indian tomato soup in a bowl on a white lace plate.

Notes

Note - you can substitute the fresh pureed tomatoes and crushed tomatoes for all canned crushed tomatoes - 3 cups total.
The balance of fresh and canned tomatoes is a yummy taste.
Methi masala is optional and not necessary but it adds a unique taste.  You can make it at home or find it in Indian grocery stores. It is a Gujarati pickling spice.

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1614mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 521IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg