ROASTED TOMATO, PUMPKIN AND BASIL SOUP

Contributed by Reema Mendiratta

Ingredients:

• 1 kg tomatoes
• 250gm pumpkin
• A handful of fresh Basil leaves/a few spoonfuls of dried crushed basil.
• A few spoonfuls of olive oil.
• A dash of Tabasco
• Salt n pepper to taste.
  

PROCEDURE:

• Roughly chop up tomatoes and pumpkin,season with salt n basil.Add a dash of olive oil n roast in an oven at 200 degrees for 45-50 mins.
• Let it cool and then blend in a mixie to a fine puree.(Add water as needed while blending).
• Transfer to a pan, add water to achieve the desired consistency.
• Taste the soup n adjust seasoning as needed.(salt n pepper)
• Add the Tabasco n bring to a boil. Simmer for a few minutes.

Your lip smacking bowl of goodness is ready!!