A rich and creamy soup which is loved by all…..
Ingredients:
Olive oil – 1/2 tbsp
Butter – 1 tbsp
White big onion – 1 finely chopped
Garlic cloves – 3-4 peeled
Vegetable broth or water – 1/2 cup
Full fat milk – 1 1/2 cups
Tomatoes – 4 big
Sugar – 1/4 tsp
Thyme – 1 spig/Basil – 2 – 3 leaves
Chillie flakes – 1 tsp
Salt – As required
Freshly ground black pepper – 1 tsp
Preparation:
Heat the oil and melt the butter in a wide bottomed pan. Add the chopped onions and saute it till it is slightly browned. Then, chop garlic and add it to the pan and saute it. Add chopped tomatoes and chillie flakes and saute it till the tomato becomes pulpy. Add the milk and water and let it cook. Check the seasoning (salt and pepper). When it cools down, blend it in a mixie. Serve hot with croutons and garnish of basil or thyme .
To make a richer soup, combine 1/2 cup fresh cream or sour cream with 1/2 tsp minced fresh thyme/basil. Add a dollop to every serving.
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