Lite Tomato Soup

Soups are the ultimate comfort food. The one soup which my son would love to order in a restaurant is Cream of Tomato Soup.

It is the simplest of soups. Also, it is one of the first ones that I learnt and appreciated. I guess I can relate to my son’s inclination towards it.

A lighter version is also possible.

Lighter version of the Classic Cream of Tomato Soup

Serves 4 -5

Ingredients:

Tomatoes ½ Kg

Onions 2, small

Carrots 1

Beetroot a very small piece

Water 3 cups

Salt & Pepper to taste

Garnish: Bread croutons

Method:

1. Chop all the vegetables.
2. Heat 1 tsp lite butter or olive oil and sauté the vegetables. Pressure cook for 5 minutes. Cool. Blend in a mixer and strain.
3. Stir in ½ cup low fat milk.
4. Reheat with salt & pepper to taste

vTo Serve: Serve hot with toasted bread croutons.

Variation: For a richer soup stir in 1 cup white sauce instead of milk. Use whole milk.

(White Sauce - 1 Tbsp butter, 1 Tbsp flour, & 1 cup milk)