Best 6 Fijian Tomato Soup Recipes

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In the heart of Fiji's culinary traditions lies a comforting and flavorful dish: Fijian tomato soup. This delectable soup embodies the vibrant flavors of the Pacific Islands, showcasing the harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory notes. With its vibrant red hue and aromatic allure, this soup promises a tantalizing journey for your taste buds.

The recipes presented in this article offer a diverse range of culinary experiences, catering to various dietary preferences and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned chef seeking a new culinary adventure or a home cook looking for a comforting meal, these recipes will guide you through the steps of creating this Fijian delicacy.

From the classic tomato soup, elevated with the addition of coconut milk and fragrant spices, to the vegan-friendly version that captures the essence of the dish without compromising on flavor, these recipes provide options for every palate. Discover the zesty tomato and capsicum soup, bursting with a medley of vibrant flavors, or indulge in the creamy tomato and corn soup, where the sweetness of corn harmonizes perfectly with the tangy tomato base.

Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure authenticity and ease of preparation. Clear instructions and a comprehensive ingredient list accompany each recipe, ensuring a successful culinary endeavor. As you embark on this culinary journey, immerse yourself in the rich flavors and aromas of Fijian tomato soup, a dish that truly embodies the spirit of Fijian cuisine.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BEST TOMATO SOUP EVER



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium white or yellow onion
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
Two 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes
One 46-ounce bottle or can tomato juice
3 to 6 tablespoons sugar
1 or 2 tablespoons chicken base, or 3 chicken bouillon cubes
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup sherry, optional
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • To begin, dice the onion. Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven. Throw in the onion and cook until translucent.
  • Now dump in the diced tomatoes and stir to combine. Add the tomato juice.
  • Next - and this is important - in order to combat the acidity of the tomatoes add 3 to 6 tablespoons of sugar. Now, you'll want to start on the low side, then taste and add more as needed. Some tomatoes and juice have more of an acidic bite than others. (For what it's worth, and I realize it's not worth much, I use 6 tablespoons of sugar.)
  • Next, add 1 or 2 tablespoons chicken base to the pot. I added 3, and it wound up being a little too much.
  • Now you can add lots of freshly ground black pepper. Stir to combine, then heat almost to a boil. Then turn off the heat.
  • Add in the sherry if desired. Stir in the cream. Add the basil and parsley and stir.
  • Serve the soup warm!

LIKE ZIO'S TOMATO FLORENTINE SOUP



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This soup is flavorful, hearty, filling, rich and satisfying. It is easy to make and if you enjoy tomato soup this is well worth trying. I found this recipe in the Colorado Springs Gazette online, it is courtesy of Zio's Itallian Kitchen. I am posting the original, feel free to modify it to fit your taste.

Provided by Adelinkat

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup diced onion (1/4-inch dice)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons fresh garlic
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 cup boiling water
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (3 cups)
1 tablespoon ketchup
3/4 cup vegetable juice
1/2 tablespoon dried basil
2 tablespoons dried dill
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 tablespoon black pepper
2 tablespoons dry white wine
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup fresh spinach, julianned to 1/8-inch

Steps:

  • Prepare a roux: Heat 3 tablespoons butter in heavy saucepan over medium heat until foaming. Whisk in flour. Cook until straw colored, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Sauté onions in 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat until golden brown.
  • Add garlic and continue to sauté 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove mixture from heat and pure in food processor.
  • Prepare chicken base: Dissolve chicken bouillon cubes in hot water.
  • In a small Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat tomatoes, ketchup, vegetable juice and chicken base over medium-low heat.
  • Add pured onion mixture, basil, dill, hot pepper sauce, sugar, black pepper and wine.
  • Simmer 15 minutes.
  • Whisk in roux and simmer an additional 30 minutes over medium-low heat.
  • Whisk in cream.
  • Add spinach.
  • Serve immediately or cool and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.7, Fat 39.8, SaturatedFat 24.5, Cholesterol 134.4, Sodium 866.8, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.3, Protein 5.6

THE BEST EVER TOMATO SOUP



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Creamy, rich and bursting with brightness, this tomato soup recipe is the ultimate sidekick to a grilled cheese sandwich. You can't beat this homemade version of the classic. - Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
3 cans (28 ounces each) whole peeled tomatoes, undrained
1 container (32 ounces) chicken stock
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream, optional
Fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, optional

Steps:

  • In a 6-quart stockpot or Dutch oven, heat oil, butter and pepper flakes over medium heat until butter is melted. Add carrots and onion; cook, uncovered, over medium heat, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and dried basil; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, chicken stock, tomato paste, sugar, salt and pepper; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, to let flavors blend, 20-25 minutes. , Remove pan from heat. Using a blender, puree soup in batches until smooth. If desired, slowly stir in heavy cream, stirring continuously to incorporate; return to stove to heat through. Top servings with fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GARDEN FRESH TOMATO SOUP



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A quick and easy recipe for real homemade tomato soup like no other you've had before.

Provided by Charlotte

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Tomato Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1 slice onion
4 whole cloves
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons white sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, over medium heat, combine the tomatoes, onion, cloves and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, and gently boil for about 20 minutes to blend all of the flavors. Remove from heat and run the mixture through a food mill into a large bowl, or pan. Discard any stuff left over in the food mill.
  • In the now empty stockpot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour to make a roux, cooking until the roux is a medium brown. Gradually whisk in a bit of the tomato mixture, so that no lumps form, then stir in the rest. Season with sugar and salt, and adjust to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 742.9 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

FRESH TOMATO SOUP



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When tomatoes are in season, my family knows they can expect to see this soup on the dinner table. It tastes better than any store-bought soup.-Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups water
6 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Gradually add water, stirring constantly until thickened. Add the tomatoes, parsley, salt, sugar, thyme, bay leaf and pepper; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until tomatoes are tender. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 1022mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

JERSEY FRESH TOMATO SOUP



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New Jersey is a well-known producer of tomatoes. Having our own garden leaves us with an abundance at the end of the season. Not wanting the tomatoes to go to waste, Hubby and I came up with our favorite version of tomato soup.

Provided by SHORECOOK

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Tomato Soup Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

7 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes
1 cup finely chopped carrots
¾ cup finely chopped onion
1 (13.75 ounce) can chicken broth
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons sea salt
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons dried basil
½ teaspoon celery salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Bring the tomatoes, carrots, and onion to a boil over medium-high heat in a stockpot, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, sugar, and salt.
  • Melt the butter over medium-low heat in a small saucepan. Whisk in the flour, stirring until thick. Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook and stir, whisking constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes, then stir milk mixture in to the stockpot. Season with basil, celery salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Continue to simmer the soup on low to reduce and thicken, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 30.2 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 1665.7 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

Tips to Make Perfect Fijian Tomato Soup

1. **Choose ripe, juicy tomatoes:** The quality of your tomatoes will greatly impact the flavor of your soup. Look for tomatoes that are deep red, plump, and free of blemishes. 2. **Use a variety of tomatoes:** Don't be afraid to use a mix of different tomato varieties to add depth and complexity to your soup. For example, you could use a combination of Roma, cherry, and heirloom tomatoes. 3. **Roast the tomatoes:** Roasting the tomatoes before adding them to the soup intensifies their flavor and sweetness. You can roast the tomatoes in the oven or on the stovetop over medium heat. 4. **Use a good quality vegetable broth:** The vegetable broth you use will also impact the flavor of your soup. Look for a broth that is made with real vegetables and herbs. 5. **Season the soup to taste:** Once the soup is cooked, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or chili flakes. 6. **Garnish the soup with fresh herbs and vegetables:** A sprinkle of fresh herbs and vegetables can add a pop of color and flavor to your soup. Some good options include basil, parsley, cilantro, and diced tomatoes.

Conclusion

Fijian Tomato Soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. With its vibrant red color and rich flavor, this soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give Fijian Tomato Soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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