Tomato Veg Clear Soup | Warm soups for winters

Yes, its not Winter here, yet. But for the cold rainy weather here, this soup is perfect. I have to give it to my mom for introducing soup to both my kids - simple, non fussy, healthy and filling everyday kind of soups. This is one of those soups that we all savour, almost like a broth and seasoned with Indian spices.

You can add almost any vegetable to this, but this is a combo that works for both kids. So make a large pot of this broth and sip on wintery / cold evenings. Its also a great cure for sore throats or fever when you can't eat other heavy foods, including rice.

So, presenting, Tomato Veg Clear Soup - Vegan & gluten Free too !!

Prep time : 15 mins, Cook time : 10 mins ; Serves : 3

What you need: (1 cup = 150 ml)

• Mixed veggies - cut into batons - 1 cup ( I used a mix of cauliflower, beans , fresh peas & carrots)
• Homemade Tomato Puree - 1/2 cup ** See Notes for more details
• Cooked Toor dal / pigeon peas - 3 TBSP
• Hot water - 2 cups
• Crushed Black pepper - 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder - a pinch
• Rasam Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Roasted Jeera / Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
• Jaggery - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - to taste

Notes:
To make homemade 1 cup thick Tomato Puree, blanch 4 large tomatoes and peel the skin, remove the seeds , cool a bit and puree without adding any water. Keep aside.

Method:

1. Boil the  vegetables in a large pan with a dash of salt. Cook till 90% done. (Alternately, you can also pressure cook for 1 whistle, which is mostly what I do).
2. In a large saucepan / soup pot, add the tomato puree, cooked dal, 2 cups of hot water, all other spices including salt and jaggery, mix well and bring to a simmer (about 4-5 mins).
3. Now add the cooked veggies. Adjust spice and serve immediately as is or with croutons on the side.

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