Nightshade intolerance, tomato allergies, and autoimmune conditions that get triggered by the humble tomato are surprisingly common, and it's no fun to have to go without all the tomato-based recipes that are otherwise tasty and enjoyable. In this video I talk about a tomato substitute idea you might want to try out - the humble beet. A beet will never be a tomato, but when prepared properly, it can work as a replacement in soup broths and sauces, conveying a similar amount of sweetness, a similar consistency, and a method to get all the right spices and seasonings into a dish.
