TOMATO SOUP

Tomato soup is one of the tastiest, healthiest and refreshing soup among various soups.Tomato soup is a healthy drink prepared using red and ripe Tomatoes, Beetroot, Carrot and spices.We can make Tomato Soup in different varieties by using different spices.Tomato Soup recipe is simple and easy to prepare.In this recipe Corn flour is used to thicken the texture. Tomato soup can be served with Bread Croutons and also with steamed Rice.

The following ingredients are needed to prepare Tomato Soup.

Ingredients:-

Tomato.                 - 4 large,red and ripe
Beetroot.               - a small piece
Carrot.                   - a small piece
Garlic .                   -2 small cloves
Black Pepper corn. - 8
Bay leaf.                 - a small leaf
Cinnamon.              - a small piece (optional)

Pepper powder.       -1/2tsp
Corn flour.               -1tsp
Water.                      -1cup + 1cup
Butter.                   -1tsp
Sugar.                      -1tsp
Salt.                         - to taste.

Instructions :-

Chop 4 large red and juicy Tomatoes into small pieces and keep aside.

Peel, wash and chop a small Beetroot into thin slices ( about 1/4 cup) and keep aside.

Peel, wash and chop a small Carrot into thin slices (1/4 cup) and keep aside.

Peel the outer skin and chop 2 small Garlic into small pieces and keep aside.

Make a smooth paste of Corn flour adding 2 tbsp of  Water. Stir well without lumps and keep aside.

Method :-

In a pan add the chopped Tomatoes, chopped Beetroot pieces, chopped Carrot pieces, chopped Garlic cloves, whole Black Pepper corns, Bay leaf, small Cinnamon piece. Add 1cup of  Water and little Salt.Cook till the chopped pieces become soft.

Then discard the Bay leaf and Cinnamon piece.Put the cooked ingredients in a blender and make a fine and smooth puree.

Strain the ground puree through a strainer and discard the residue.

Heat 1tbsp Butter in a pan on low flame and add the smooth paste of Corn flour and stir continuously without lumps and cook for a minute.

Add the strained Tomato puree and stir continuously without lumps.

Add 1cup of Water and 1tsp Sugar and mix well.

Check Salt and add if required. Mix well and bring it to a boil. Cook on medium flame for 3 minutes stirring continuously.

Let the soup come to a gentle boil and switch off the flame.

Garnish with Black Pepper powder. You can also garnish the soup with chopped Coriander leaves.

Tomato Soup is ready to serve hot as a healthy drink.

Pour the steaming hot Tomato soup into the soup bowls.

Add bread croutons to the soup and serve the Tomato soup hot.It can also be served with steamed Rice.

Tomato soup adding Bread Croutons

To prepare Bread Croutons:-

Bread Croutons are pieces of bread that have been toasted either in a frying pan or in the oven until they are crisp and golden.

Try the recipe and enjoy the healthy drink..