Creamy Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 500 gms. Tomatoes
• 2 tbsp. Sugar
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 2 bayleaf
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon-clove powder
• 1/4 tsp. red chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. cumin powder
• 1 tsp. butter
• 1/2 tbsp. plain flour
• 2 clove garlic

Method

1. Pressure cook the tomatoes till 2 whistles, Blend till smooth. Strain to remove seeds  and peels.
2. Heat butter in a pan, add the bay leaf, whole garlic and cook for a few seconds.
3. 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 10 minutes.
4. Serve hot with bread croutons, a swirl of fresh cream, and pepper.