A light, sattvic tomato soup made only with ripe, deseeded tomatoes and Ayurvedic spices. This simplified version is easy on the gut and rich in pranic value—perfect for healing and balancing Pitta.
What Is Tomato Soup with Deseeded Tomatoes?
This is a clean, nourishing tomato soup recipe focused on balance and digestion. By removing seeds and avoiding pungent vegetables like beet or carrot, this recipe preserves the tomatoes’ vitality while eliminating excess heat and acidity.
How to Make Tomato Soup Soup: The Traditional Way
🛒 Ingredients:
- 4–5 ripe red tomatoes (deseeded)
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1–2 tsp ghee
- ½ tsp jeera (cumin seeds)
- A pinch of black pepper or long pepper (pippali) – optional
- Rock salt to taste
- 1 tsp jaggery (optional – to reduce sourness)
- A few fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- Water – as needed
🥣 Method:
- Deseed & Chop Tomatoes:
- Cook Tomatoes:
- Boil chopped tomatoes in a small quantity of water until soft (about 10–12 minutes).
- Blend:
- Allow to cool slightly. Blend into a smooth puree.
- Strain(optional):
- Strain to remove any leftover skin for a smoother finish.
- Prepare Tempering:
- Heat ghee in a small pan, add jeera and grated ginger. Let them sizzle.
- Simmer the Soup:
- Pour the tomato puree into the tempering. Add rock salt, jaggery (if using), and black pepper. Let it simmer on low for 5–7 minutes.
- Garnish & Serve:
🌿 Ayurvedic Benefits
- Pitta-pacifying thanks to deseeded, cooked tomatoes.
- Ghee supports deep tissue nourishment (ojas) and improves spice absorption.
- Ginger and cumin gently stimulate agni (digestive fire).
- Helps remove ama (toxins) when consumed warm, especially with black pepper.
💡Pro Tips from the Indian Kitchen
- Use fully ripe tomatoes to balance the sourness.
- Deseeding significantly reduces acidity and makes it Pitta-friendly.
- Don’t over boil after blending—gentle simmering helps preserve nutrients.
❤️ Why We Love Tomato Soup Soup
- Simple, digestible, sattvic and deeply satisfying
- No heavy spices, no fillers—just pure tomato warmth
- Great as a light evening meal or post-illness recovery food
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