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Tomato And Basil Soup
Main Ingredients | Tomatoes, Fresh basil Leaves |
Cuisine | Fusion |
Course | Soups |
Prep Time | 10-15 minutes |
Cook time | 25-30 minutes |
Serve | 4 |
Taste | Mild |
Level of Cooking | Easy |
Others | Veg |
Ingredients
- 20-24 medium tomatoes, quartered
- 24 fresh basil leaves
- 2 bay leaves
- 20 black peppercorns
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 8 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 six-inch celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, roughly chopped
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons gram flour (besan)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Method
- Heat a non-stick pan. Add bay leaves, half of the peppercorns, onions and roast until translucent.
- Add garlic, celery and three tablespoons of water. Stir lightly.
- Add carrots and tomatoes.
- Reserve six basil leaves for garnish and add the rest to the tomatoes.
- Stir and add salt. Cook on medium heat till tomato pieces soften. Add three cups of water and bring it to a boil. Cover and cook for ten to fifteen minutes.
- Strain mixture through a strainer. Reserve the liquid. Remove peppercorns and bay leaves from the residue and allow it to cool. Blend in a mixer to get a smooth puree.
- Roast gram flour in another pan till a nice aroma is given out. Add the pureed tomatoes and mix.
- Add reserved liquid and adjust consistency. Place it on heat.
- Add sugar, salt, freshly crushed remaining peppercorns and let it simmer for a couple of minutes. Strain and bring to a boil again.
- Garnish with the reserved basil leaves and serve piping hot.
Nutrition Info
Calories | 342 |
Carbohydrates | 72.2 |
Protein | 8.9 |
Fat | 1.8 |
Other Fiber | 21.2gm |
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