- firstly, in a kadai heat 1 tsp butter and saute ½ onion, 2 clove garlic and 1 bay leaf.
- add 3 tomato, ½ carrot chopped and ½ tsp salt. Saute for a minute or till tomatoes change colour.
- Add ½ cup water, cover and boil for 10 minutes. Boil till tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
- Now remove the bay leaf and cool the mixture. Blend to smooth paste without adding any water. Now sieve the tomato paste discarding the residue.
- Add ½ cup water or more adjusting consistency.
- Get the soup to a boil and add 1 tsp sugar, ½ tsp pepper and ¼ tsp salt.
- Mix well making sure all the spices are combined well.
- Turn off the flame and add 2 tbsp cream, mix well.
- Finally serve creamy tomato soup garnished with mint leaf and cream.