It’s soupy
Tomato soup, is perhaps, one of the most classic of all soups. It’s simple to make and tastes amazing too. Here’s what you need to make this hearty starter to a meal.
Directions:
(Remember to use all the equipment with the assistance of an adult, especially the knives, stove and blender)
1. Pour the olive oil into a large heavy-based pan, heat over a low flame. Add onions.
2. Add the carrot and garlic to the pan. Stir with a wooden spoon. Cook till soft. This should take about 10 minutes. Stir so that it cooks evenly and don’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
3. In a large pot over high heat, add the tomato puree, chopped tomatoes, a pinch of sugar and onion-carrot-garlic mixture from the pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
4. To the mixture add the hot water. Add in the salt, pepper and about two bay leaves. Stir the mixture and cook.
5. Once the mixture starts to bubble, lower the heat and cover with a lid. Let it cook for another 25 minutes. Remember to stir occasionally.
6. When the tomatoes look slushy, Turn the heat off and remove the lid of the pot. Let the steam escape. Carefully remove the bay leaves. After the soup has cooled down, pour it into a blender and blend till it is smooth (stop every 30 seconds to check if it is ready).
7. Pour the puréed soup back into the pan and reheat it over a medium heat for a few minutes, stirring occasionally until you can see bubbles breaking gently on the surface. Taste a spoonful and add a pinch or two of salt or pepper if you think the soup needs it.
8. Pour into bowls and voila! your tomato soup is ready to be served.
Here’s a game to help you remember how this easy soup is made. Arrange the steps into the correct order.