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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Copycat Snap E Tom Recipe

    Published: Apr 8, 2022 · Updated: Apr 8, 2022 by Sharon Garofalow | This post may contain affiliate links. See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

    Copycat Snap E Tom Recipe

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    A jar with a tomato based sauce with text that says "Tomato Green Chile Sauce" and "for soups and cocktails.

    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 cocktail mixer. YUM!

    Overhead view of a jar with tomato juice in it.

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

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    • Why This Recipe Works
    • Ingredients
    • How to make homemade Snap E Tom
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    • Homemade Snap E Tom

    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 cocktails too! While I haven't learned to love a Bloody Mary, I'm sure this would be delicious in it.

    Printable pages on top of an image of kitchen gadgets with text next to it.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for Snap E Tom substitute
    • 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

    Overhead view of a jar holding tomato juice next to an open can of V8.

    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 ½ cups. I used 2 (5.5 ounce) V8 cans.

    An open can of green chiles.

    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.

    A jar of tomato juice with someone squeezing the juice from a can of green chiles into the juice.

    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.

    A jar full of tomato juice with a spoon holding green chiles.

    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.

    Overhead view of a jar holding a copycat Snap E Tom recipe.

    Give it a quick stir.

    Side view of a jar of tomato juice.

    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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    Close up of a jar holding tomato juice

    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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    About Sharon Garofalow

    Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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    1. Dennis says

      June 04, 2023 at 9:14 am

      5 stars
      This is good. I do V-8 with lemon juice and green tabasco sauce. It's easy and gets very close to the taste of old Snappy.

      Reply
    2. Lani Briggsi says

      June 15, 2021 at 9:31 am

      I am 74 yes old. And have been drinking Snappy most of that time. Have seen several recipes but still trying to get the best results. Thanks

      Reply
      • Sharon Garofalow says

        June 15, 2021 at 11:28 am

        Hi! Did you happen to try my recipe? I'd love to know your thoughts and what changes you think I could make to make it even closer to the original! It's SO tasty!

        Reply
    3. Amanda says

      May 20, 2021 at 5:50 pm

      This is great to know! My grandfather used Snap E Tom to make Bloody Mary's. It's my family's favorite way to make them. We can use V8 but it just doesn't taste right so I know exactly what you mean about your soup. We don't mind using expired Snap E Tom so I'll give your recipe a side by side comparison next time we make them and let you know what I think. I am glad to know we can keep the flavor profile once we run out of the Snap E Tom.

      ~Amanda

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      • Sharon Garofalow says

        May 21, 2021 at 8:34 am

        I'm so happy you found this! Please let me know what you think after you try it! I'm happy to tweak the recipe so we can get it closer to the real flavor it's just been so long since I've actually tasted the original! :)

        Reply

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