Best Easy Sopa de Jitomate Recipe

Smooth, velvety tomato soup seasoned with garlic, onion, and a hint of chile. This vegetarian, healthy family soup celebrates the fresh flavor of Mexican tomatoes in a simple bowl.

Cook 40 min Difficulty EASY 125 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • Roma tomatoes 2.5 cups
  • white onion 1 cup
  • vegetable broth 4 cups
  • olive oil 2 tbsp
  • garlic cloves 3 pieces
Seasonings/Sauce
  • dried chile de arbol 1 piece
  • kosher salt 1 tsp
  • black pepper 0.25 tsp
  • fresh cilantro 0.25 cup
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 22 g 70%
Protein 4 g 13%
Fat 3 g 17%
Serving size 300g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.

  2. 2

    Add the diced onion and garlic; sauté gently for 2 minutes until translucent, not browned.

  3. 3

    Add chopped Roma tomatoes and dried chile de arbol; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until tomatoes soften.

  4. 4

    Pour in vegetable broth, season with kosher salt and black pepper, and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove chile de arbol, then blend the soup until silky smooth. Return to pot, adjust seasoning, and serve garnished with fresh cilantro.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this Sopa de Jitomate recipe?
Roma tomatoes are the core ingredient, delivering the classic flavor and velvety texture for this Mexican tomato soup. Their balance of acidity and sweetness forms the soup's identity.
Q. How should I control heat when sautéing the garlic and onion?
Sauté the garlic and onion gently over medium heat, making sure they turn translucent but not browned. This develops sweet flavors without bitterness, and sets the foundation for the soup.
Q. How do I prevent the soup from becoming watery or losing its velvety texture?
Simmering the soup gently and blending after removing the chile de arbol creates a silky consistency. Avoid overcooking the tomatoes, as too much heat can thin the soup and cause separation.
Q. What is the nutritional profile per serving?
Each 300g serving of soup contains approximately 125 kcal, 22g carbohydrates (70%), 4g protein (13%), and 3g fat (17%), making it light, yet satisfying and diabetic friendly.
Q. Which seasoning adds a hint of heat to the soup?
The dried chile de arbol imparts a gentle heat to the Sopa de Jitomate without overpowering the tomato flavor. Adjust chile amount for spiciness to your preference.
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