Classic Tomato Soup

Name: Classic Tomato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 8 ripe Tomatoes; 1 Onion; 3 clove Garlic; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 0.5 tbsp Salt (or to taste); 0.5 tsp Black Pepper Powder (or to taste); 0.5 tsp White Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Cinnamon Powder; 1 tsp Sugar; 4 cup Water; 1 sprig of Basil Leaves; 1 tbsp Butter (optional); 1 tbsp Cornflour; 2 tbsp Water

by Leena Kohli (@leenakohli)

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Prep Time

15min

Cook Time

20min

Total Time

35min

IndianAppetiserVegetarian

Enjoy the classic charm of Tomato Soup!

Made with ripe tomatoes, garlic, and a mix of spices, it's easy to make and bursting with flavours.

Add a hint of fresh basil leaves for extra goodness, making this simple Tomato Soup a comforting delight.

Pair it with toasted bread for a satisfying and wholesome meal.

Ingredients

4 Servings

8
ripe Tomatoes
1
Onion
3clove
Garlic
1tbsp
Olive Oil
1/2tbsp
Salt (or to taste)
1/2tsp
Black Pepper Powder (or to taste)
1/2tsp
White Pepper Powder
1tsp
Cinnamon Powder
1tsp
Sugar
4cup
Water
1sprig
of Basil Leaves
1tbsp
Butter (optional)

For Slurry

1tbsp
Cornflour
2tbsp
Water

Method

Quarter the tomatoes, remove hard cores, chop onions and peel garlic.
In a deep pot, add all prepped ingredients along with olive oil, salt, black pepper powder, white pepper powder, cinnamon powder, sugar and water.
Cover and cook over medium flame for 10-15 minutes until softened or 4-5 whistles in a pressure cooker.
Use a stick blender or liquidizer to pulse the boiled tomatoes until smooth. Strain through a sieve.
Pour the puréed tomato mix back into the pot and reheat over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until gently bubbling.
In a bowl, make a slurry by mixing water and cornflour. Gradually add to the pot, stirring continuously. Cook until desired consistency.
Remove from heat, and adjust seasonings.
Ladle the soup into bowls, and top with fresh basil and butter.
Serve hot.