Tomato Soup

There is nothing that makes the kid hiding in you happy like a bowl of Tomato soup served with a grilled Cheese sandwich.

Olive Oil - 1 tbsp.

Butter - 1 tbsp.

Cumin seeds - 1 tsp

Onion - 1, sliced

Carrot - 2, diced

Bell Pepper - 1/2,sliced (optional)

Garlic - 2 cloves, minced

Tomato - 4, diced

Ginger - a small piece, grated

Mint - 5 leaves, (optional)

Cayenne powder / Red Pepper Flakes - 1 tsp

Salt & Pepper

Chicken Stock - 1 cup

Heavy cream

Heat Olive Oil and Butter in a stockpot over medium heat.

Temper Cumin Seeds.

Stir in Onion, Carrot, Bell Pepper, Garlic, Tomato, Ginger, Mint, Red Pepper Flakes, Salt and Pepper. Cook closed for 10 min.

Add the Chicken Stock and cook closed for another 10 min. Puree until smooth using a hand blender. Strain through a sieve.

Ladle the soup into serving bowls and garnish with Heavy Cream.

Serve warm with grilled Cheese Panini.