Gujarati-Style Tomato Soup Recipe

Name: Gujarati-Style Tomato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive or canola oil; 1/8 teaspoon ground asafetida (optional); 1/2 teaspoon whole brown mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds; 2 tablespoons chickpea flour; 4 cups chicken stock, vegetable stock, or water; 2 cups tomato puree; About 20 fresh curry leaves or 6 basil leaves; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/81/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon salt, or a bit more, to taste; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, or to taste

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive or canola oil
1/8 teaspoon ground asafetida (optional)
1/2 teaspoon whole brown mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
2 tablespoons chickpea flour
4 cups chicken stock, vegetable stock, or water
2 cups tomato puree
About 20 fresh curry leaves or 6 basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/81/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt, or a bit more, to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, or to taste

1
Pour the oil into a large pan and set over medium-high heat.
2
When hot, put in the asafetida, mustard, and cumin seeds.
3
As soon as the mustard seeds begin to pop, a matter of seconds, add the chickpea flour.
4
Turn the heat to medium low.
5
Stir a few times with a whisk, until the chickpea flour turns a shade darker.
6
Slowly add the stock, stirring with a whisk as you go.
7
When well mixed and thick, add the tomato puree, mixing as you go, then the curry leaves, turmeric, cayenne, salt, and sugar.
8
Bring to a boil.
9
Turn heat to low and simmer 25 minutes.
10
Turn off the heat and leave the soup in the pan as long as possible, allowing the spices to release more of their flavors.
11
Push through a strainer and reheat before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive or canola oil, 1/8 teaspoon ground asafetida (optional), 1/2 teaspoon whole brown mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds, and more.

Yes, Gujarati-Style Tomato Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Gujarati-Style Tomato Soup

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