Tomato Soup

Soups can be dated back as far as 6000BC, they are usually classified as either clear or thick. traditionally a Somali soup is a clear broth made from bony meat, vegetables and seasonings. In my house hold we use this kind of soup when down with cold or when we feel constipated. This delicious soup have been adapted from culinary bazar a wonderful cook. I have not changed the recipe because it tastes sooooooooooo good.
This soup is simple, time saving and healthy.............Bon Apetite!!!!!
What you need:

• 4-5 huge tomatoes chopped
  
• 1/4 cup of Moong Dal ( I use 1/2 cup for more protein )
  
• 1 Onion - chopped
  
• 2 tsp Sugar [ optional ]
  
• 1/2 cup of Low fat milk ( reduced fat/1% fat/2% fat all work)...I used 2%
  
• 2 tbsp cornflour
  
• 1 tsp low fat butter [ Olive oil is a better/healthier substitute]
  
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:

• Cook tomatoes and moong dal in 3-4 cups of water till the dal is cooked
• Saute the onions in small oil
• Now add the onions along with the cooked tomato dal mixture, cool it for a while and blend till smooth. Strain it with a strainer
• The result is creamier soup. Boil it again and add milk (I also used a little cream..1/2 and 1/2), sugar, if using, salt and pepper as per taste
• Finally add cornflour to thicken as desired
• Add croutons ( optional)

NB-garnish with slice of lemon