Appalachian Mater Tater Soup
Recipe: #45195
September 18, 2025
Categories: Onions, Potatoes, Vegetarian, Fresh Tomatoes, Canned Tomatoes, Butter/Margarine, more
"Mater tater soup" is a casual name for a rustic tomato and potato soup, often including onions and other simple ingredients. The specific recipe can vary widely, but it is often associated with Southern and Appalachian cooking, where it's a budget-friendly, hearty comfort food traditionally served with cornbread. Since it's a popular summertime dish, some people can and store the soup for enjoyment during the winter."
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (517.1 g)
- Calories 290.3
- Total Fat - 11.9 g
- Saturated Fat - 7.4 g
- Cholesterol - 30.5 mg
- Sodium - 1141.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 43.2 g
- Dietary Fiber - 7 g
- Sugars - 6.9 g
- Protein - 4.8 g
- Calcium - 37.4 mg
- Iron - 1.5 mg
- Vitamin C - 28.4 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
In a Dutch oven, heat butter and saute onions until translucent, seasoning lightly.
Step 2
Then combine the diced potatoes, canned tomatoes, fresh tomatoes and broth.
Step 3
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes and onions are tender.
Step 4
Mash a few potatoes to thicken it.
Step 5
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Tips
No special items needed.