Monday, December 27, 2010

EASY TOMATO SOUP

Hi there this is my 1st Recipe I am posting here. This is a simple and easy to make hearty tomato soup. This is one of the most delicious soups which can be made quickly and enjoyed with a crusty piece of fresh bread. 

Preparation Time:   10 mins
Cooking Time:        15 mins
Servings:                2 portions

Ingredients

450ml   Peeled Tomatoes (whole tinned tomatoes)
1          Onion (medium size, peeled and chopped finely)
2          Garlic Cloves (peeled and chopped finely)
1          Medium Carrot (peeled and chopped finely)
3tbsp    Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1tsp     Sugar
200ml   Water
100ml   Orange Juice (juice from a packet with 100% fresh juice will be fine)
   Salt and Pepper to taste

Method
  1. Heat oil in a cooking pot in medium heat.
  2. Add Onions, Garlic and Carrots.
  3. Cook until onions look transparent and lightly brown.
  4. Add the peeled tomatoes, lightly crushed with your hands.
  5. Add the water and salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Without the lid, bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  7. Turn off the heat and add the orange juice.
  8. Put the soup into a juice mixer or using a hand blender, puree into a smooth soup.
  9. Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream.


Notes
  • You can double this recipe and keep half of it frozen in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • To freeze, wait until completely cooled and put inside freezer bags or freezer containers and seal properly before freezing.
  • To defrost you can either use defrost settings on a microwave oven or keep the container or freezer bag in the refrigerator overnight. 
  • Heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes before serving.

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