Spiced Tomato Soup Recipe - 20 Mins! - Vegan Richa (2024)

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Indian Spiced Tomato Soup. Clear your sinuses with this Easy homemade Vegan Tomato Soup. Seasoned with cumin, coriander and Turmeric to warm you up this fall.Vegan gluten-free Soy-free Recipe. Pin it for later

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Souping has begun in our house to keep us warm through the colder nights. Nights are actually just cool, but my body is not yet used to the sudden temperature drop. Hence a bit of help from the warmingspices and peppers goes a long way. Use up the summer tomato bounty.

Warm up with a spiced, warm, tangy and sweet soup. This easy tomato soup is seasoned with cumin, coriander, bay leaf and turmeric, has loads of garlic, has cayenne and black pepper to warm you up from the inside. Warming and healing and all kinds of good. To make it creamier, add a handful of cashews or pumpkin seeds in while blending, or use white beans. Use spices and herbs of choice for variation. I served the soup with vegan grilled cheddar cheese (Daiya cheddar slices) sandwich cut into bite size croutons.

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Also try this creamy filling Broccoli Slaw Soup, Easy Turkish lentil soup, Curried Butternut Squash Soup with toasted pepitas or Mushroom chickpea greens soup.

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Spiced Tomato Soup

Indian Spiced Tomato Soup. Clear your sinuses tomato soup to warm you up in fall. Easy homemade vegan tomato soup seasoned with cumin, coriander and Turmeric. Vegan gluten-free Soy-free Recipe.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Course: Soup

Cuisine: fusion

Servings: 2

Calories: 83kcal

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) oil
  • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) cumin seeds
  • 1/2 cup (80 g) chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup (32 g) chopped carrot or 1 medium carrot, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) cayenne
  • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) black pepper or a combination of black and white pepper
  • 15 oz (425.24 g) tomatoes 1 can
  • 1 cup (250 ml) water
  • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) salt
  • 1 1/2 to 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 small bay leaf

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. When hot, add cumin and cook for 1 minute or until the cumin seeds get fragrant.

  • Add chopped onions, garlic, carrot and a pinch of salt. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until onions are translucent. Stir occasionally.

  • Add coriander, turmeric, cayenne and pepper, mix for a few seconds.

  • Add the onion mixture to a blender. Add tomatoes and blend until pureed.

  • Transfer the pureed tomato mixture back to the saucepan. Add water, bay leaf, salt and sugar and cook over medium heat for 12 to 14 minutes. Taste and adjust salt, sweet and heat. Add more water if needed. Garnish with chives and Serve with crusty bread or croutons or grilled vegan cheese sandwiches.

Notes

Quick tip, chop the onions, carrot garlic in a processor to save time. Use spices and herbs of choice for variation.

Make it creamy: Add 2 to 3 tbsp cashews or pumpkin seeds or a 1/4 cup chickpeas or white beans at step 4.

Make it oil-free: Dry roast the cumin seeds until fragrant, then add the onions, garlic, carrots and a splash or water or veggie broth and continue.

Nutritional values based on 1 serving

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Spiced Tomato Soup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 83Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Sodium 611mg27%

Potassium 573mg16%

Carbohydrates 16g5%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 10g11%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 4540IU91%

Vitamin C 32.3mg39%

Calcium 35mg4%

Iron 0.9mg5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Sara

    Spiced Tomato Soup Recipe - 20 Mins! - Vegan Richa (4)
    This was perfect when I needed a quick and easy (and vegan) spicy tomato soup recipe. I followed the suggestions and added both white beans and coconut milk. The flavors were great, and the soup hit the spot! Thank you!

    Reply

    • Vegan Richa Support

      glad you enjoyed!

      Reply

  2. Marty

    I have a similar recipe where I add a can of pinto beans to the veggies. Then I blend it all in a blender and reheat. I like this combo of spices. Yum.

    Reply

  3. Karen Booker

    Can this be made a head of time and frozen??

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    • Vegan Richa Support

      sure = most soups freze well

      Reply

  4. MRS. ARCHANA D. DAVE

    Spiced Tomato Soup Recipe - 20 Mins! - Vegan Richa (5)
    Thank you I wiil try this recipe!

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    • Vegan Richa Support

      I hope you enjoy it

      Reply

  5. Renate

    Spiced Tomato Soup Recipe - 20 Mins! - Vegan Richa (6)
    This soup is wonderful, thank you so much 🙂

    Reply

  6. Moira marks

    Spiced Tomato Soup Recipe - 20 Mins! - Vegan Richa (7)
    Made in soup maker, so left out the oil and bay leaf. Used fresh tomatoes, added yogurt to make it a bit creamier and some cornflour to thicken up,but still has a lovely spicy kick

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    • Vegan Richa Support

      sounds yummy! thank you

      Reply

  7. Rev

    Spiced Tomato Soup Recipe - 20 Mins! - Vegan Richa (8)
    Excellent variation of the classic tomato soup! Thanks!

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    • Richa

      Indian bay leaf but we can use either.

      Reply

  8. Margie

    I had just opened a can of tomato soup and warmed it….It was so NOT what I wanted! So I made this recipe using the condensed tomato soup and water (and I didn’t blend it, so it was a little chunky). I will never be able to eat canned tomato soup as it is sold!!! This is the most awesome tomato soup i have ever had!! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!!

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    • Richa

      awesome!

      Reply

  9. Meg

    Spiced Tomato Soup Recipe - 20 Mins! - Vegan Richa (9)
    Serves 2?? No way! Served me! Delilah!

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  10. B

    I make this soup all the time but add coconut milk and cilantro. It’s a great recipe! I was thinking of making it again today, but have a big bunch of fresh basil to use up. Any opinion on how these flavors would work together? I feel like basil is sometimes used in Indian cooking, but haven’t found any recipes using Indian spices + basil. And if I use basil, do you think that coconut milk would still be a good addition? Thanks in advance. I always love your recipes!

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    • Richa

      it will work just fine with the indian spices. If you arent sure, use the basil and black pepper and omit the cumin

      Reply

    • MRS. ARCHANA D. DAVE

      Spiced Tomato Soup Recipe - 20 Mins! - Vegan Richa (10)
      Richa , Thank you for the tip!

      I will with only Kirkland Signature Sauce.

      Reply

  11. Kat

    Served this with the dal pakoda with mint chutney, was a great combo, thanks!

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    • Richa

      Awesome!

      Reply

  12. Kathy Inigarida

    I adore this recipe. Have made it several times but have to cut the cayenne down to half. Could eat this every week!

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  13. Vegan

    Spiced Tomato Soup Recipe - 20 Mins! - Vegan Richa (11)
    Made this with 7 fresh tomatoes & it was one of the best tomato soups I’ve had! Replaced cumin seeds with mustard & fennel seeds (since they are expiring soon lol), bay leaf with basil leaves, and I did season the soup little cumin powder. It was simply delicious! Love your recipes, they are awesome!!!

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  14. Charlie

    Spiced Tomato Soup Recipe - 20 Mins! - Vegan Richa (12)
    Made this Spiced Tomato Soup with 7 fresh tomatoes and it was simply delicious!!! I added mustard & fennel seeds, replaced cumin seeds with cumin powder, bay leaf with basil leaves and it was one of the best tomato soup I’ve had!! Love your recipes!!! 🙂

    Reply

  15. Kylie Reynolds

    This is so good. I just love your recipes! Nice and toasty, clear sinuses mmmmmm 🙂

    Reply

  16. Mamatha

    Spiced Tomato Soup Recipe - 20 Mins! - Vegan Richa (13)
    Nice way to use a can of diced tomatoes! Thanks!

    Reply

  17. Lisa

    Spiced Tomato Soup Recipe - 20 Mins! - Vegan Richa (14)
    Hi Richa,
    I made the soup this morning–very tasty! And quite spicy for me. Love the way it totally cleared my sinuses; at the same time, I think I’ll start with half the cayenne next time and see how that is. I was lucky to be able to use farmers market tomatoes. Oh, and I cannot tell a lie: I used a tablespoon of coconut oil to saute the onions, etc, instead of a half-teaspoon. Sorry, Dr. McDougall et. al. 🙂

    We ate the soup with rice and had crispy cabbage-radish salad also. Thanks for another yummy recipe!

    Reply

  18. Akke

    Trying to find a spicy tomatosoup since I’m addicted to peppers. Thought let’s google a recipe in stead of looking at Vegan Richa (like I always do). But nope, you amaze me every single time. You win, I love your taste!!

    Reply

  19. Dey Alexander

    Spiced Tomato Soup Recipe - 20 Mins! - Vegan Richa (15)
    Made this today in my thermomix. Yum!

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  20. Sue

    Finally made this today. It is excellent!! Thanks again for another terrific recipe.

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    • Richa

      awesome!

      Reply

  21. Cassie Tran

    When I got my wisdom teeth removed, I basically went on a soup cleanse, lost weight and got SO sick of any liquid-based meals! Well, except for curry 😉

    But I’ve always loved tomato soups because they’re so flavorful, nicely tangy and colorful! Your take on this is wonderful–so many spices!

    Reply

    • Richa

      Yes, I got very bored of all the soups and dals for the week. I think i made up by eating only burgers and pizzas 2 weeks later 🙂

      Reply

  22. Annie

    A new twist on tomato soup! And perfect segue into cooler fall evenings. Thank-you!

    Reply

  23. Ellen Lederman

    I’m drooling! Just need to decide if I want to add more turmeric—I have lots of fresh—do you think it could handle more turmeric?

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    • Richa

      You can omit the dry and add some grated fresh or blend it with the tomatoes. Fresh turmeric will add a slight bitter flavor profile, which is quite pleasing once you get accustomed to it.

      Reply

  24. Sue

    Spiced Tomato Soup Recipe - 20 Mins! - Vegan Richa (16)
    Richa, I guess I’ll have to make an adjustment to this week’s menu plan. With an open can of tomatoes in the refrigerator, I can’t pass this one up. Thanks for another enticing recipe!

    Reply

    • Richa

      Awesome! Its super quick and so delicious.

      Reply

Spiced Tomato Soup Recipe - 20 Mins! - Vegan Richa (2024)

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What can I put in tomato soup to make it better? ›

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How can I thicken up my homemade tomato soup? ›

Add flour or cornflour

Put a tablespoon of either into a small bowl and stir in 2-3 tbsp of the soup until you have a smooth mixture. Stir this back into the soup and bring it to a simmer. Cook for a few minutes to allow the starch granules to burst to thicken, and to cook out any flour flavour.

How do you make tomato soup thicker without flour? ›

Cornstarch is a great option as it is a natural thickening agent, but you'll want to be careful about how much you use. Start with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch whisked together with cold water to create a slurry. Then, gradually add the slurry to the soup, letting it boil for one to two minutes before adding more.

How do you make tomato soup less acidic? ›

If it tastes overly acidic or sharp, add a quarter teaspoon of baking soda. The soup will bubble and fizz wherever the soda lands as carbon dioxide is released. Give it a good stir to make sure the soda is fully spent; when the bubbles subside, taste again and add another quarter teaspoon if needed.

What spices to add to canned tomato soup? ›

Some common seasonings to add to canned tomato soup include garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, red pepper flakes, basil, oregano, and a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity.

What does baking soda do to tomato soup? ›

- Adding baking soda to tomato soup and tomato sauces helps balance the acidity of the tomatoes. Tomato flavors really shine, and your sauce or soup will not curdle if you add milk. - Adding ¼ teaspoon of baking soda to 1 cup of tomato sauce or soup will make flavors sparkle and become less acidic.

How to add more flavor to tomato soup? ›

Add herbs.

This probably isn't a surprise, as basil and tomatoes are a delicious duo. But think beyond basil — rosemary and thyme can add earthiness; chives and parsley showered on top add a fresh finish; even freshly chopped mint (maybe with some feta cheese) can add a refreshing pop of flavor to every spoonful.

Why does my tomato soup have no flavor? ›

This tip comes from food science. Add a small spoonful of sugar to enhance the natural sweetness of the tomatoes. Season with salt in all of the steps (starting with the sauteed onions). This ensures your tomato soup is never bland.

Why does my tomato soup taste watery? ›

Tomatoes have a high water content, and the addition of broth and cold water can lead to a thin tomato soup, especially when you're making the dish in a slow cooker. Here are a few tips that will help you prevent a watery tomato soup: Drain the liquid from canned tomatoes.

Can you use milk instead of water for tomato soup? ›

Absolutely. It's called cream of tomato soup. Even canned tomato soup has instructions for making it with milk instead of water, and it's the only way my mom would make it. She usually gave us graham crackers and a grilled cheese sandwich to go with it.

Why add flour to tomato soup? ›

Add Flour Or Cornstarch

You can thicken soup by adding flour, cornstarch, or another starchy substitute. For the best results, never add flour or cornstarch directly to your soup. If you do, it will clump up on top.

What is the difference between tomato bisque and tomato soup? ›

Although tomato bisque is technically a soup, several clear-cut differences separate the two, the most apparent being the ingredients. The critical components for making tomato soup are tomatoes and either chicken or vegetable stock, while tomato bisque adds heavy cream to these ingredients.

What does sugar do in tomato soup? ›

A small amount of sugar can help round out the flavor, while too much can make it overly sweet and potentially ruin the dish. Adding sugar may also reduce the acidity in a soup, making it taste less acidic.

How do you get the tartness out of tomato soup? ›

Many sources recommend adding a pinch of baking soda to a sauce that's overly tart, which raises the pH and makes it less acidic. We've always preferred adding a bit of sugar.

What to add to bland tomato soup? ›

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  3. Pumpkin Seeds.
  4. Croutons.
  5. Tortilla Strips.
  6. Cheese.
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What can I add to my soup to make it tastier? ›

Use fresh vegetables, high-quality meats or broth, and fresh herbs to add depth of flavor. Add acidity: A squeeze of lemon or lime juice, a dash of vinegar, or a splash of wine can brighten the flavors of a soup and make it taste more complex.

How do you balance tomato flavor in soup? ›

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How do you fix bad tomato soup? ›

Update: totally fixed my soup! Added a tablespoon of butter and a can of tomato paste, simmered that for a bit and added my soup from yesterday, maybe 3 tablespoons of cream and let some parm melt in the soup while it simmered for a bit.

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