Fat Free Tomato, Carrot and Leek Soup
Tamtar, Gajar, aur Leek Soup
Mamta Gupta
This is one of many fat free soups that I make for lunch, especially when I am trying to lose some weight. It is easy, tasty and nutritious. Quantities of vegetables are approximate only. It can be made a day in advance and re-heated before serving.
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
2-3 medium carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
2 average sized leeks, roughly chopped (You can add 1 large onion, if you do not have leeks)
1 tin of tomatoes (you can use fresh tomatoes, but remove skin first by dunking them in boiling water for a couple of minutes)
1 small piece of ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
1 green chilli (optional)
1 sprig of basil (Tulsi) or a handful of coriander leaves
1 litre water
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste or 2 level tbsp. vegetable stock granules.
Instructions
Place everything, except basil/coriander leaves and seasoning and stock granules/cubes, in a pressure cooker and cook under full pressure for 2-3 minutes.
Cool, open pressure cooker.
Add basil/coriander leaves, salt and pepper and the stock granules. Blend until smooth.
I keep it thick, so that it is filling, but thin it to your liking.
Taste and add and adjust seasoning as needed.
Reheat to just before boiling and serve.
Also see Soup Selection.
