Substitute for Tomato Paste in Lentil Soup
I've been making a tried-and-true lentil soup recipe for many years and I now for dietary reasons have to eliminate one ingredient, tomato paste (or any tomato at all). I've tried a few substitutions but have yet to get the depth of flavor I get from the tomato paste.
Here's how I make it. 10 cups water About 8 tsp. chicken base 1.5 cups lentils Aromatics: onion, garlic Spices/herbs: dried thyme, dried basic, bay leaf, ground pepper, salt Vegetables: carrots, celery, green cabbage, About 1/4 c tomato paste was added at the end. Parsley or other greens are usually thrown in at the end.
I've tried two substitutions, neither being adequate:
- soy sauce: added 1/4 cup
- mushrooms (1.5 lbs sliced crimini cooked down with resulting broth part of the 10 cups liquid)
What other substitutions for tomato paste would give good depth of flavor to this soup?
Best Answer
If this isn't prevented by your health condition, I'd recommend sweet red pepper paste. This is what Turkish folks traditionally use in lentil soup instead of tomato paste, and in my opinion it's better. If you have a good international market near you, you can buy it premade. If you don't, you can make it yourself and keep it around as a general substitute for tomato paste.
If you have a nightshade allergy and peppers also aren't available to you, I would suggest using a little tamarind paste, maybe half as much, possibly with a little (like 1/2 tsp) added sugar.
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- soy sauce: added 1/4 cup.
- mushrooms (1.5 lbs sliced crimini cooked down with resulting broth part of the 10 cups liquid)
What can I use to substitute tomato paste?
How to Substitute Tomato Sauce or Puree for Tomato Paste. You don't have to dash out to the store if you're out of tomato paste; tomato sauce and tomato puree are both an excellent substitute. For every 1 tablespoon of tomato paste needed, use 3 tablespoons of tomato puree or sauce.Can you put tomato paste in lentil soup?
Three things make this vegetarian lentil soup so good: caramelized onions, toasted tomato paste (it's easy!), and lots of carrots and celery. Make a big pot to have some now and save some for later\u2014this soup is freezer friendly!What does tomato paste do?
Tomato paste is widely used in Italian dishes. It is used to inexpensively thicken, color, and enrich the flavor of tomato sauces and other semi-liquids such as soups and stews. Be careful not to add too much, which can result in an overpowering tomato flavor or give the sauce too much of an acidic edge.Can I use ketchup instead of tomato paste?
How much to use: Use one tablespoon of ketchup for every tablespoon of tomato paste. When to use it: Use this swap in recipes that might already be sweet and tangy, like Slow Cooker Sweet & Spicy Pulled Pork or Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs.Lentil Soup Made With Balsamic Vinegar \u0026 Tomato Paste : Mouthwatering Delights
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