Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 500 gms. tomatoes ripe
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 bayleaf
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon-clove powder
• 1/4 tsp. red chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp. cumin powder
• 1 tsp. butter
• 1/2 tbsp. plain flour
• 1 clove garlic

Method

• Pressure cook the tomatoes (about 2 whistles). Blend till smooth. Strain to remove seeds and peels.
• Heat butter in a pan, add the bayleaf, garlic (whole) and fry for a few seconds.
• Add tomato puree. Stir. Dissolve the flour in a little water till smooth.
  Add the flour paste, stirring continuously, bring to a boil.
• Add the seasoning, salt and sugar.
• Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
• Serve hot with bread croutons, a swirl of fresh cream, and pepper.