Rohan Das Rohan Das Asked 9 months ago

How to reduce acidity in tomato soup?

My mother loves tomato soup, but sometimes it makes her feel a bit acidic. I want to make it for her in a way that is gentler on her stomach. How can I reduce the acidity in homemade tomato soup?

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Sanjay Bhalla Sanjay Bhalla Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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At my age, looking at tomato soup gives me acidity! I have started adding a big splash of fresh cream to my bowl to survive the dinner. It dulls the acid and makes me feel like I am eating at a fancy restaurant.

Ramesh Swamy Ramesh Swamy Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Since I have high blood pressure, I have to be very careful with salt and acid levels in soups. I avoid store-bought canned soup completely and make it at home with fresh cream to tone down the sourness. Do keep a regular track of your BP and digestive issues with your doctor.

Shalini Misra Shalini Misra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

You can add a little baking soda or butter to make the soup less sour. But if you are experiencing frequent stomach pain or vomiting after drinking soups, please consult a gastroenterologist to rule out any underlying infections.

Preeti Verma Preeti Verma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, adding a tiny piece of jaggery while boiling the tomatoes works really well to balance the acidity.

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Lata Mangeshkar Lata Mangeshkar Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I know how uncomfortable that burning throat is after soup. I have tried everything, and the best home remedy is adding some boiled, mashed carrots into the soup base. It naturally sweetens it without altering the texture.

Neha Kapur Neha Kapur Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Oh God, tomato acid is so scary for the esophagus, I always worry about acid reflux while sleeping. I always put a tiny pinch of sodium bicarbonate in the soup to neutralize it chemically. Please make sure you don't drink it too late in the evening.

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