Spicy Tomato Shorba

Tomato Shorba is an Indian style tomato soup which is thin in consistency, spicy from the use of spices and is very flavourful. Try this simple recipe to make this homemade soup. Here is how to make it.

There is nothing like a big bowl of warm soup for a comforting winter night, isn’t it?

There are many soups that I make very often at home during Winters, as my family loves a delicious and hearty soup.

I do make many Continental soups like Hungarian Mushroom Soup, Pumpkin Curry Soup or Creamy Tomato Soup, but there are days when I crave something Indian and this Tomato Shorba or Tamatar ka Shorba comes to the rescue on such days.

Thin, spicy, and full of flavor from Indian spices, this Indian Tomato Soup is a must recipe that you should try this Winter. Flavorsome and so comforting!

You must be thinking about how it is different from the regular Tomato Soup?

spiced Indian Tomato Soup is a lighter version and has a flavor of Indian spices, unlike the classic Tomato Soup.

Tamatar Ka Shorba is an easy and quick recipe to make and comes together in just about 30 minutes.

A tasty vegan-friendly dish that is apt for your Winter starter or for light Winter meal with a side of freshly baked bread or maybe crispy and buttery Bread Croutons.

You can also serve a Winter salad along with the soup to make it more filling and wholesome.

What is Tomato Shorba?

It is an Indian version of Tomato Soup that is light, spicy and is filled with the goodness of Indian flavors.

To make this Shorba, tomatoes are cooked along with Indian spices such as bay leaf, cinnamon, and cumin seeds which instantly lifts up the flavor of this dish.

Along with the spices, Garlic, Ginger, and Green Chillies are also used.

Once the mixture is cooked, it is pureed, strained, and cooked along with more water for some time to get that perfect short texture.

I like my Shorbas a little thinner, but you can adjust the consistency according to your taste and preference.

I have used a pan here to make the shorba, but you can use a pressure cooker too for the same.

If you like that extra garlicky flavor in your soups, you can garnish your Tomato Shorba with Burnt Garlic.

It gives the soup a delicious flavor.

Another similar recipe that is very popular during Winters is, Spicy Dhania Tamatar Shorba, where coriander stems are also added in the soup.

To make this soup, you just have to add coriander stems along with tomatoes and further you can follow the same recipe.

Also, if you love soups as much as I do, and find it difficult to make it again and again due to hectic schedules, then you can freeze Tamatar Ka Shorba.

Make a big batch of this hearty shorba and freeze in individual servings in airtight containers or ziplock freezer bags.

Thaw and reheat when you need a quick last-minute warm meal.

Ingredients

Serving Suggestions

You can serve this soup in cups and just sip on it directly.

You can also serve it in a soup bowl and sip using a soup spoon.

I like to serve this shorba with some crispy bread croutons and garnish of fresh coriander.

How to make bread croutons?

To make bread croutons, slather a bread slice with butter. You can use garlic butter if you like garlic flavor.

Cut it into small cubes.

Now toast the pieces in an oven until browned and crisp.

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Step by Step Recipe

Heat vegetable oil in a pan.

Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds, bay leaves and cinnamon and let them crackle for few seconds.

Add ginger and garlic and fry for another minute.

Add tomatoes, fresh coriander and green chilli and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Now add 1 cup water, salt and pepper and cover the pan. Simmer for 20-25 minutes.

Remove the pan from heat and let it cool. Discard the bay leaves.

Transfer the cooled mixture in a blender and blend until smooth.

Pass the mixture through a soup strainer.

Add the strained mixture back in the pan.

Add 1 cup of water and mix well. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.

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Tomato Shorba Recipe

Tomato Shorba is an Indian style tomato soup which is thin in consistency, spicy from the use of spices and is very flavourful. Try this simple recipe to make this homemade soup. Here is how to  make it.

Course Soup

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 60 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1 inch Cinnamon
• 1 tsp Ginger Chopped
• 2 tsp Garlic Chopped
• 500 g Tomato Chopped
• 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander Chopped
• 2 tsp Green Chilli Chopped
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a pan.

2. Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds, bay leaves and cinnamon and let them crackle for  few seconds.

3. Add ginger and garlic and fry for another minute.

4. Add tomatoes, fresh coriander and green chilli and cook for 2-3 minutes.

5. Now add 1 cup water, salt and pepper and cover the pan.

6. Simmer for 20-25 minutes.

7. Remove the pan from heat and let it cool.

8. Discard the bay leaves.

9. Transfer the cooled mixture in a blender and blend until smooth.

10. Pass the mixture through a soup strainer.

11. Add the strained mixture back in the pan.

12. Add 1 cup of water and mix well.

13. Cook the soup for 3-4 minutes.

14. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.

Recipe Notes

Use the best quality tomatoes to make this shorba.

You can increase or decrease the amount of green chillies and ginger according to your taste.

To make Jain version, skip adding ginger and garlic.

Nutrition Facts

Tomato Shorba Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 60 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Sodium 24mg1%

Potassium 305mg9%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 1055IU21%

Vitamin C 18mg22%

Calcium 20mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

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