Copy Cat Homemade Tomato Drink Recipe for Snap E Tom (2024)

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Snap E Tom was a delicious tomato and chile juice drink that you can’t get anymore. Which is a bummer because it’s the key ingredient to my favorite tortilla soup recipe!

But I figured out how to create a copycat, homemade Snap E Tom recipe that makes my soup taste just like it’s supposed to! But it also makes a great co*cktail mixer. YUM!

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Whether you love tomato-based co*cktails or want to spice up a soup recipe, this copycat recipe is what you need!

Why This Recipe Works

Snap E Tom (said “snappy) is a tomato juice drink, similar to V8. It had a kick of chiles making it flavorful but not super spicy.

And I can’t find where to buy it anymore. Well, I did find an alternative brand but I’ve never tasted it and I can’t vouch for it.

For a long time, you could only find it at a few stores and my mom and I would stock up on it so that we could make this soup all winter long.

But, alas, it’s finally gone. I can’t find it anywhere. And all my back stock is expired.

Which meant I had to figure out how to get a similar flavor. Because I’m not going to stop making the soup.

There are a handful of recipes on the internet for making a substitute.

But I came up with a trick that is easy and doesn’t make you create one whole recipe before even starting the soup.

But this also works for making co*cktails too! While I haven’t learned to love a Bloody Mary, I’m sure this would be delicious in it.

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Ingredients

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  • V8
  • Diced green chiles

Since the base of Snap E Tom is tomato juice, it made sense to start there.

While I am not a huge fan of tomato juice, I knew that V8 is popular and would be similar. I know they make a bunch of varieties but I think the basic is best.

To get that chile flavor, I decided to use the juice and some chiles from a can of diced green chiles.

I don’t have a can of Snap E Tom to do a side-by-side comparison, but it absolutely works to get the taste I want.

How to make homemade Snap E Tom

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To a small bowl or jar, add the V8 juice.

V8 comes in different sizes so get whatever size is available to get to about 11 ounces or 1 1/2 cups. I used 2 (5.5 ounce) V8 cans.

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Open a can of diced green chile and save the lid. I get the mild version since my family doesn’t love spicy.

They are also fire-roasted which adds to the flavor and makes it the perfect hack.

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Squeeze the juice from the 4 ounce can into the tomato juice.

You don’t have to get crazy and get every last drop. Just get what you can.

Add a spoonful of the diced chiles to the jar/bowl.

Because there is another green chile salsa in the soup recipe that I use this Snap E Tom substitute in, I’m not worried about the chunks from these chiles.

If you like your soups extra smooth, you could absolutely run this through a blender quickly.

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Give it a quick stir.

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And that’s it!

It’s quick and easy and tastes as close to Snap E Tom as you can get.

It’s a quick way to make my favorite Tortilla Soup taste amazing for very little effort.

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Homemade Snap E Tom

With just 2 ingredients, this copycat version of Snap E Tom is full of flavor with just the right amount of spice. It's the key ingredient to my favorite Tortilla Soup recipe.

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Course: Recipes

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes

Total Time: 3 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 serving

Calories: 75kcal

Author: Sharon Garofalow

Ingredients

  • 2 5.5 oz cans V8 juice
  • 4 oz. can diced green chiles mild

Instructions

  • To a small bowl or jar, add the cans of V8 juice.

  • Open the can of diced green chiles and, using the lid, squeeze the juice into the tomato juice.

  • Mix well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Sodium: 458mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g

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Copy Cat Homemade Tomato Drink Recipe for Snap E Tom (2024)

FAQs

What are the ingredients in Snappy Tom? ›

It is made with vine-ripened tomatoes, fire-roasted jalapeño chiles and onions. This Snap-E Tom co*cktail comes with 70 calories per serving. It has a rich snappy flavor. Snap-E Tom tomato co*cktail contains no fat and cholesterol.

Can I use tomato paste instead of tomato juice? ›

Tomato Paste Substitute for Tomato Juice

Mix one part tomato paste and four parts water until well blended. For example, 1/4 cup tomato paste and 1 cup water. Much commercial tomato juice in the United States is actually made from reconstituted tomato paste, so you may not notice any difference.

Can you use tomato soup instead of tomato juice? ›

1 cup tomato juice: substitute 1/2 cup tomato sauce and 1/2 cup water. 1 10-3/4 ounce can tomato soup: substitute 1 cup tomato sauce plus 1/4 cup water.

How to make clarified tomato juice? ›

Clear tomato juice is another term for tomato water, which is really just the juice from the tomato fruit with no pulp. Red tomato juice comes from blending tomato juice and pulp together. To make clear tomato juice, process and salt tomatoes, then allow the juice to drip through a strainer.

Is Snappy Tom wet food good for cats? ›

If you're looking for a high-protein diet for your cat, Snappy Tom offers a good selection. The brand may not be the cheapest or the easiest to find, but the products are of decent quality and our test cats seemed to appreciate the flavor of the food.

Which country made Snappy Tom cat food? ›

Snappy Tom is an iconic Australian brand that was launched over 50 years ago in 1965 in Adelaide, quickly becoming Australia's favourite cat food offering real natural fish & chicken cat cuisine that cats love.

What is homemade tomato juice good for? ›

Tomato juice contains lycopene and vitamin E, which might reduce the formation of ”bad cholesterol” in the body. Drinking tomato juice might help avoid colds and flu and boost the immunity of the body. The health benefits of tomato juice might help reduce the damage done to your body by smoking.

Why do you put lemon juice in homemade tomato juice? ›

The acidity of a tomato is considered borderline between high and low acid foods. Michigan State University Extension recommends ensuring the safe acidity by adding two tablespoons of bottled lemon juice or ½ teaspoon of citric acid per quart of tomatoes or tomato juice.

Do you have to add lemon juice to tomato juice? ›

These tomatoes must be acidified whether you are using a water bath canner or pressure canner. The acidification process is quite simple. To acidify whole, crushed or juiced tomatoes, add two tablespoons of bottled lemon juice or ½ teaspoon of citric acid per quart of tomatoes.

Why does tomato soup say do not boil? ›

The instruction on the tin always used to say do not boil as it will effect the flavour, it is very difficult to heat soup in a microwave without boiling it. Heat in a saucepan is much more controllable and much easier to prevent boiling. Therefore heating soup on the hob is likely to give the soup a better flavour.

What is the same as tomato juice? ›

Yes, you can substitute tomato juice with an equal amount of canned or fresh tomato puree, tomato sauce, or a combination of tomato paste and water.

What thickens tomato juice? ›

Add Cream. Adding heavy cream will change the flavor of a tomato sauce, but it will also thicken it. Drizzle in the cream and simmer for a few minutes until the sauce has your desired consistency.

How long does homemade tomato juice last? ›

If you are making it fresh and storing it in your refrigerator in an air-tight bottle or jar, tomato juice can last 2-3 days. If you decide to can your tomato juice, it can last 12-18 months after it has been canned.

Why do you shower with tomato juice? ›

Tomato juice appears to work thanks to a phenomenon called olfactory fatigue. When exposed for a period of time to any odor, the nose will become insensitive to that odor and you will no longer be able to smell that odor.

Is Snappy Tom premium food? ›

Snappy Tom is a leading brand of cat food which offers pet owners a healthy and delicious choice of nutrition for their beloved cats. FSL markets and distributes the Snappy Tom Pet Food which includes economy and premium range of pet food in both wet and dry food forms.

Is Snappy Tom grain free? ›

Snappy Tom Natural Cat Food is grain free and never has any artificial additives! Snappy Tom Naturals Cat Food carries a whole line of protein-rich natural cat food made from real fish and chicken and crafted into recipes that deliver the nourishment and flavor that your cat needs.

Is Tommy cat food good? ›

Cats tend to be picky when it comes to their food, that's why Tommy was formulated with real tuna meat, an all-time cat favorite. It's made tasty, crunchy, and easy-to-digest to suit both adult cats' and kittens' tastes. Cat paw-rents can be sure they're getting quality cat food at an affordable price point.

What ingredients are in Smalls cat food? ›

Chicken, chicken liver, green beans, water sufficient for processing, dried yeast, tricalcium phosphate, kale, magnesium proteinate, potassium chloride, choline chloride, dandelion greens, dried kelp, taurine, zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, cod liver oil, salt, niacin supplement, vitamin E supplement, vitamin A ...

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