Yes, its not Winter here, yet. But for the cold rainy weather here, this soup is perfect. I have to give it to my mom for introducing soup to both my kids - simple, non fussy, healthy and filling everyday kind of soups. This is one of those soups that we all savour, almost like a broth and seasoned with Indian spices.
You can add almost any vegetable to this, but this is a combo that works for both kids. So make a large pot of this broth and sip on wintery / cold evenings. Its also a great cure for sore throats or fever when you can't eat other heavy foods, including rice.
So, presenting, Tomato Veg Clear Soup - Vegan & gluten Free too !!
Prep time : 15 mins, Cook time : 10 mins ; Serves : 3
What you need: (1 cup = 150 ml)
- Mixed veggies - cut into batons - 1 cup ( I used a mix of cauliflower, beans , fresh peas & carrots)
- Homemade Tomato Puree - ½ cup ** See Notes for more details
- Cooked Toor dal / pigeon peas - 3 TBSP
- Hot water - 2 cups
- Crushed Black pepper - ½ tsp
- Turmeric powder - a pinch
- Rasam Powder - ½ tsp
- Roasted Jeera / Cumin powder - ½ tsp
- Jaggery - ½ tsp
- Salt - to taste
Notes:
To make homemade 1 cup thick Tomato Puree, blanch 4 large tomatoes and peel the skin, remove the seeds , cool a bit and puree without adding any water. Keep aside.
Method:
- Boil the vegetables in a large pan with a dash of salt. Cook till 90% done. (Alternately, you can also pressure cook for 1 whistle, which is mostly what I do).
- In a large saucepan / soup pot, add the tomato puree, cooked dal, 2 cups of hot water, all other spices including salt and jaggery, mix well and bring to a simmer (about 4-5 mins).
- Now add the cooked veggies. Adjust spice and serve immediately as is or with croutons on the side.
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vaishali sabnani says
The soup looks comforting..with tomato base and daal as the thickening agent..wow..The veggies make it a complete meal, a real good one Kalyani.
Gayathri Kumar says
This is indeed a very healthy soup. Filled with veggies and a beautiful tomato broth, the soup looks so inviting..
Unknown says
This soup looks yummy and healthy, thanks for the recipe 🙂
Unknown says
This soup looks yummy and healthy, thanks for the recipe 🙂
Kalyani says
u r welcome Ramya 🙂 thanks for stopping by !
Harini R says
My little one was just asking for a tomato soup. This one fits the bill perfectly.
Priya Suresh says
Such a comforting soup and love the addition of veggies here, extremely delicious.
Nalini's Kitchen says
Comforting soup,addition of veggies make it more healthy and filling..
Nalini's Kitchen says
Comforting soup,addition of veggies make it more healthy and filling..
The Pumpkin Farm says
i am struggling to get kid start on rasams...he is a bit vary of the color red , he fears burning his tongue with the heat...but for me and hubby this addition of veggies to tomato rasam is a great idea to adapt...
Suja Ram says
Tomato soup is always so comforting. With the addition of veggies, its wholesome and nourishing.
Srividhya says
Fall here and this recipe is perfect.. love these clear soups.
MySpicyKitchen says
I love such clear/light soups with lots of veggies.
Suma Gandlur says
That is one wonderful clear soup with loads of veggies in it.
Pavani says
Comforting soup for a chilly day. Looks so yumm!!
Srivalli says
Oh what a lovely soup you got there..surely with all that veggies this is so filling and good..
Archana says
Bookmarking Kalyani its yum.
Sowmya :) says
Bookmarking this! My husband loves clear soups and this version looks hearty and comforting
cookingwithsapana says
Oh my so flavorful and comforting looking soup.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Anything with tomato base, my little one will be happy to eat. This is the one for him 🙂