Railway Style Indian Tomato Soup | Spicy Tomato Soup
This Railway Style Tomato Soup is a heartwarming blend of rich tomatoes and earthy beets, seasoned with traditional Indian spices. The soup's vibrant flavor is enhanced with a touch of cream or cashew cream, making it a perfect comfort dish for any day. Garnish with basil and serve with toast for a complete experience of this classic, nostalgic Indian delicacy.
Servings: 4
Calories: 150kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds Roma tomatoes saucy variety
- 1 beet peeled and cut into 1/4” pieces
- 1 medium onion cut
- 3 cloves garlic sliced roughly
- 1 inch piece ginger cut into small pieces
- 1 Tbsp ghee or oil
- ¾ cup water
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp Kashmiri chili powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne optional
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup cream or 2 Tbsp soaked and blended cashews
- basil for garnish
- toast for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Tomatoes and Beet: Cut an X into the stem side of each Roma tomato. Peel and cut the beet into 1/4" pieces.
- Saute the Aromatics: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the ghee or oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened. Then add the sliced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add the whole tomatoes (scored with an X) and chopped beets to the pot, along with 3/4 cup of water. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 18 minutes. After cooking, use the quick release method to release the pressure.
- Blend the Soup: Carefully remove the tomatoes with tongs. Peel off the skins and return the peeled tomatoes to the Instant Pot. Use an immersion blender to puree the contents until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the contents to a blender and then return the pureed mixture to the pot.
- Add Stock and Spices: Pour in the vegetable stock. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode again. Stir in the garam masala, Kashmiri chili powder, cayenne (if using), salt, and black pepper. Let the soup simmer for 15 minutes.
- Final Touches: Stir in the cream or blended cashews. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Garnish with basil and serve with toast on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 742mg | Potassium: 548mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2145IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg