This recipe has all the comfort of a good old fashioned tomato soup with an easy "Indian" twist. (It's all in the spices!) It's so simple to make that you will never buy those canned versions again.
![Tomato Soup](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/f2a2eb8b-f98d-481a-b282-cd66085d9ef6.jpg)
Things You'll Need
3 big beef tomatoes
1 carrot, peeled
1/2 red bell pepper
1 medium onion (divided)
1/3 cup cilantro
3 to 4 garlic cloves
1-inch piece ginger
1 whole dried red chili (optional)
10 to 12 whole black peppercorns
3 cups water
1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)/butter
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
1/8 teaspoon sugar
Salt to taste
Optional: Splash of cream
Tip
Use mix of different tomatoes like Roma or cherry -- it gives the soup a wonderful flavor.
![Ingredients](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/72368670-bb98-4fae-8daa-f1e0981cd54d.jpg)
Step 1
Chop the tomatoes, bell pepper, carrot and half of the onion into chunks. Add all the chopped vegetables along with the cilantro, garlic, ginger, peppercorns and red chile in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for around 10 minutes, until the veggies are cooked through.
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Tip
Cooking time will vary for different microwaves; check the vegetables in between.
Step 2
Let the veggies cool down a bit. Blend the mix in the food processor. Be sure to puree well.
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Step 3
Finely chop the remaining half onion.
Step 4
Heat the ghee or butter in a pan. Add the remaining chopped onion and cook on medium high-flame, saute till it softens. Stir in the garam masala and cook for 30 seconds.
Tip
Olive oil or canola oil can also be substituted for the ghee or butter.
![Saute Onions](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/c4d5f097-c65b-40fd-bc75-cb3d5d8a066f.jpg)
Step 5
Add the pureed vegetable mix, water, salt and sugar to the onions. Bring the mix to a boil and then let it simmer for another 10 to 12 minutes.
![Tomato Soup](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/9f7c23d7-7a73-4584-9132-e47706b3266a.jpg)
Step 6
Serve hot with a splash of cream.
![Tomato Soup](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/ec957648-8d9a-4ae4-a4b5-901824bea7fe.jpg)
Tip
Add some toasted garlic bread to make a meal out of it.
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