Tomato Soup

Serves -2

I still remember the first time I had tomato soup.It was during my uncle's wedding reception.Soup itself was completely new to me.I had one bowl of soup and  couldn't stop having it.I totally had 

4-5 bowls.From that time on wards I got addicted to soup.I still crave for tomato soup.When I got the recipe I immediately tried it.Though it din't match hotel ones taste it was still good and refreshing.

Ingredients:

• Tomato -4 nos
• Beetroot -A small piece
• Oil -1 tbsp
• Bay leaf -1
• Garlic -4 cloves
• Corn flour -1/2 tsp
• Water -2cups
• Pepper powder -To taste
• Fresh Cream -2 tbsp
• Sugar -1/4 tsp
• Salt -To taste

Method:

• In a cooker add oil,bay leaf and garlic cloves.
• Then add tomatoes and beetroot.
• Add two cups of water and pressure cook for 2-3 whistles.
• Peel the skin from tomatoes,Remove the bay leaf.
• Now blend everything in a mixie.
• Strain the soup add 1/2 cup of water if it is necessary, Now again add the bay leaf,salt and let it boil.
• Dilute cornflour with little water.
• Add it to the soup.Add sugar and stir.
• Finally add pepper powder and serve hot.

Notes:

• Adding beetroot is optional.It gives good colour to the soup.
• Add only tiny piece of beetroot as adding more beetroot,soup will become pink in colour.
• You can add fresh coriander leaves if you want.
• I dint add cream, if you are  adding add it finally.
• Adding sugar balances the sourness of tomato.
• If you want you can add a pinch of aji no moto.But not advisable for health.