Sip these three different creamy veggie soups this monsoon. Tomato, spinach and mix vegetable, loaded with flavour, nutrition and comfort. CREAM OF TOMATO SOUPIngredients4 large tomatoes, roughly chopped1 tbsp fresh cream + for drizzling2 tsps butter1 tsp olive oil6-8 black peppercorns1 bay leaf2 tsps finely chopped garlic2 tsps finely chopped celery1 large onion, finely chopped½ medium carrot, cut into small cubesSalt to taste1½ cups vegetable stock Crushed black peppercorns to tasteParsley sprig for garnishCroutons to serve Method1. Heat butter and oil in a non-stick pan, let the butter melt. Add black peppercorns and bay leaf and sauté for a few seconds.2. Add garlic, celery and onion, sauté till onion turns translucent. Add tomatoes and mix well. Cook for 1-2 minutes.3. Add carrot, salt, and mix well. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Add vegetable stock, cover and cook till the tomatoes are pulpy.4. Reduce the heat, discard the bay leaf and blend to a fine mixture using an electric hand blender. Take the pan off the heat.5. Strain the prepared mixture in another pan, place the pan on heat and let the soup come to a boil. Adjust salt and crushed black peppercorns and mix well. Switch the heat off and add fresh cream and mix well. Transfer into a serving bowl.6. Drizzle fresh cream and garnish with parsley sprig and serve hot with croutons. CREAM OF SPINACH SOUPIngredients1 medium bunch of fresh spinach leaves1 tbsp fresh cream + for drizzling½ tbsp butter1½ tsps finely chopped garlic½ tbsp refined flour (maida)2 cups milkSalt to tasteMethod1. Heat butter in a non-stick pan, add finely chopped garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.2. Add refined flour and sauté for 30 seconds. Add milk and mix till smooth. Cook till the sauce thickens slightly.3. Add spinach leaves and mix well. Cook for 1 minute or till the spinach softens. 4. Add salt, mix and take the pan off the heat. Transfer into a blender jar and add ½ cup water. Blend to a smooth mixture.5. Strain the prepared soup in another pan and place the pan on heat. 6. Add fresh cream and mix well. Cook for 30 seconds and take the pan off the heat.7. Transfer into a serving bowl, drizzle a little fresh cream on top and serve hot.MIX VEGETABLE SOUPIngredients2 tbsps green peas2 tbsps chopped carrot2 tbsps chopped French beans2 tbsps sweet corn½ tbsp butter2 tsps olive oil1 tbsp finely chopped garlic6-8 black peppercorns1 small onion, sliced2 tbsps refined flour (maida)3 cups vegetable stockSalt to taste¼ tsp white pepper powder1 cup milk2 tbsps fresh creamCrushed black peppercorns to sprinkleParsley sprig for garnishMethod1. Heat butter and olive oil in a non-stick pan, add chopped garlic finely and sauté for 30 seconds.2. Add black peppercorns, onion and sauté till translucent. 3. Add refined flour and sauté for 1 minute. Add vegetable stock and whisk well. Cook till the mixture thickens. Switch the heat off.4. Blend the prepared mixture using a hand blender till smooth. Strain the mixture into another pan and place it back on heat.5. Add green peas, carrot, French beans, sweet corn and mix well. Add salt, white pepper powder and mix well.6. Add milk, mix and let the mixture come to a boil.7. Switch the heat off, add fresh cream, and mix well. 8. Transfer the prepared soup in a serving bowl, sprinkle crushed black peppercorns and garnish with parsley sprig.Click to Subscribe: http://bit.ly/1h0pGXfFor more recipes : http://www.sanjeevkapoor.comBest cooked in Wonderchef Kitchenware. Buy Now on : https://goo.gl/eB9kQqFacebook : http://www.facebook.com/ChefSanjeevKapoorTwitter : https://twitter.com/sanjeevkapoor#sanjeevkapoor #VegetarianSoups
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