Tomato Soup

This is very healthy, light and refreshing soup. It not only fulfills your hunger but also is full of vitamins and iron.

Preparation time: 10 min                          cooking Time: 20-30 min

Serves: 2 - 3



Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg ripe red tomatoes


• 2 carrots


• 1 green chili, slit into half


• 1 1/2 tsp. sugar


• Butter as required


• Salt to taste


• Bread croutons [optional]

Method:

1. Slit each tomato into 4 parts and roughlt chop carrots.


2. Pressure cook tomatoes, chili & carrot with 2 cups water for 5 Min.  Remove & cool.


3. Blend it in a mixer & strain the puree.


4. Keep the puree on medium gas mark.


5. Add pinch of salt, sugar & a tsp of butter and let it boil for 5 min.


6. Serve hot with a dollop of butter & bread croutons.

Tips:

For kids avoid green chilies. You can also add black pepper for further taste enhancement.