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Curried cream of tomato soup with apples

January 27, 2026
Recipe

This soup has a sweet taste — not a spicy one. Curry is a mix of spices that may include cumin, ginger, onion and turmeric.

Serves 8

Curry is a mix of spices that may include cumin, ginger, onion and turmeric. This soup has a sweet taste — not a spicy one. If you prefer a chunkier soup, don't puree.


In a soup pot over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the chopped onion, celery and garlic. Saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the curry powder and cook, stirring about 1 minute.

Add the tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme, black pepper and rice. Stir constantly while bringing to a boil. Add broth. Return to boil and then simmer for about 30 minutes. When rice is tender, remove the bay leaf.

Pour the soup into a food processor or blender, and puree until smooth. Pour the soup back into the pot. Add the milk and apple cubes. Cook until heated through. Ladle into warmed bowls and serve right away.


  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder, or to taste
  • 3 cups no-salt-added canned tomatoes, drained
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup long-grain brown rice
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  • 1 1/2 cups apple cubes

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) 1 Fats and oils Fruits 1 Grains and grain products Meats, poultry and fish Nuts, seeds and dry beans Sweets 2 Vegetables

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fats Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fruits Meat and meat substitutes Milk and milk products Nonstarchy vegetables Starches Sweets, desserts and other carbohydrates

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

1 Carbohydrates 1 Fats Fruits Protein and dairy Sweets 2 Vegetables

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calcium 193 Calories 34 g Total carbohydrate 2 g Cholesterol 5 g Dietary fiber 3 g Monounsaturated fat Potassium 6 g Protein 1 g Saturated fat About 1 1/2 cups Serving size 149 mg Sodium 5 g Total fat