Tomato Soup

Tomato Soup

 Ingredients:

1 kg Tomatoes (chopped)

1 onion (Chopped)

2 bay leaves (tej patta)

1 star anise (badyan)

1½ tbsp Butter

1 tbsp All purpose flour [maida]

1 tsp Sugar/Sugar substitute

1 tsp Black pepper powder (freshly Ground)

1 tbsp Fresh cream (optional)

1 tbsp chopped Coriander leaves

Salt to taste

Method:

Heat 1 tbsp butter in a pressure cooker and add star anise and bay leaves, after a minute add the chopped onion. Sauté  the onion till they are soft and translucent. Now add the chopped tomatoes along with 1½cup of water and pressure cook them. After the mixture cools discard the star anise and bay leaves. Puree the mixture in a blender. Strain the puree to remove seeds and skin of tomatoes. Heat ½ tbsp butter in a pan to that add the all purpose flour and sauté for a minute on low heat. (stir frequently). Now add the strained puree in small quantities to avoid formation of lumps. Add sugar substitute/ sugar, black pepper powder and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add fresh cream just before serving. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with croutons.