Spicy Tomato Soup

hey frnds...
i know its been a long tym, but here's a new recipe which i made 2day, its a tomato soup with a twist, its little spicy, hence i would like 2 call it "SPICY TOMATO SOUP".
its the one i made for my mom for mother's day. so here comes the recipe.

Ingredients:-

basil-tulsi springs-2
butter-2 tbsp
cumin seeds-1 tsp
food color red-pinch (optional)
garlic pods-4
bellpepper-1
ground pepper-1 tsp
coriander leaves-1/2 bunch
onion-1/2 small
salt  to taste
sugar-1/2 tsp
tomato-4-5


Method:-

• Heat butter in pan add cumin seeds  add garlic , chopped onions, coriander ,bellpepper and saute for few min.
• Add tomatoes and cook till mashed with little water add salt ,sugar and basil, pepper powder.
• Put in a blender and make a fine pure and strain.
• Add butter in a pan add 1 tsp of flour and cook in very slow flame till it is slightly brown add strained puree and add water ,season your soup ,check seasoning ,add cream if you desire
• Serve hot with bread croutons.

happy cooking :)