tomato juice substitutes

5 substitutes · avg score 7.0 · Thick, red juice pressed from ripe tomatoes, with a tangy, savory, slightly sweet flavor. Drunk on its own, used as the base of Bloody Mary cocktails, gazpacho, and soups, or added to braises, sauces, and chilis for tomato body.

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quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Tomato Sauce

10.0
1/2 cup : 1 cup

Thicker and more concentrated; dilute with equal part water for juice-like consistency

02

Tomatoes

10.0
1 cup : 1/2 cup

Dice fresh or use canned crushed; strain for juice, pulpier and more acidic than plain juice

03

Chicken Broth

5.0
1 cup : 1/2 cup

Light savory broth; use tomato juice for acidity in soups, add pinch of sugar to balance

04

Beef Broth

5.0
1 cup : 1/2 cup

Rich beefy broth; dilute tomato juice 1:1 with water and add pinch of salt for closer match

05

Ketchup

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Thick sweet condiment; thin with vinegar and water for tomato-juice consistency in recipes

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