TOMATO SOUP

INGREDIENTS
Large Tomatoes (Chopped) 8
Chopped Onion (small) 1
Vegetable Stock or Water 550 ml
Worcestershire Sauce * A few drops
Beetroot (optional) 20 gms
Tejpatta 2
Salt 1 tsp
Black Pepper Powder 1/2 tsp
Butter 1 tsp
Chopped Parsley leaves A few



* In place of Worcestershire Sauce, you can also use 1 tsp of vinegar or lemon juice.



METHOD



Cook all the ingredients except butter and sauce in a covered pan for about 30 minutes on slow heat untill the tomatoes become soft. Remove the beetroot and tejpatta. Either rub through a sieve or liquidize in a blender and strain. Reheat and add worcestershire sauce. Garnish with butter and/or parsley leaves and serve steaming hot.



Serves: 4 adults.