Tomoto soup

 

Here’s a simple and tasty Tomato Soup recipe you can easily make at home. It’s comforting, healthy, and perfect for any season!

🍅 Tomato Soup Recipe

📝 Ingredients:

Ripe tomatoes – 4 to 5 (medium-sized, chopped)

Onion – 1 small (chopped)

Garlic – 3 cloves (chopped)

Black pepper – ½ tsp (adjust to taste)

Salt – to taste

Sugar – ½ tsp (optional, balances the sourness)

Butter or oil – 1 tbsp

Water or vegetable stock – 2 cups

Cornflour – 1 tsp (optional, for thickening)

Fresh cream – 1 tbsp (optional, for garnish)

Fresh coriander or basil leaves – for garnish

👩‍🍳 Method:

Step 1: Sauté the Base

1. Heat butter/oil in a pan.

2. Add chopped garlic and onion, sauté until soft.

Step 2: Cook Tomatoes

3. Add chopped tomatoes, salt, and pepper.

4. Cook until tomatoes turn soft (about 8–10 minutes).

5. Add 2 cups of water and let it simmer for 5 more minutes.

Step 3: Blend

6. Let the mixture cool slightly.

7. Blend into a smooth puree using a blender or mixer.

Step 4: Strain & Boil

8. Strain the puree using a sieve to remove seeds/skin.

9. Pour it back into the pan, add sugar and boil for 2–3 minutes.

Step 5: Thicken (Optional)

10. Mix 1 tsp cornflour in 2 tbsp water and add to the soup.

11. Cook for 2 more minutes until slightly thick.

✅ Serving:

Pour into bowls, top with a swirl of fresh cream and croutons (optional).

Garnish with coriander leaves or basil.

Serve hot with toast or breadst

icks.