85. Cream of Tomato Soup

Ingredients:

• 6 large tomatoes, quartered
• 1/2 pound pumpkin, cubed
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 large carrot, sliced
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 1 cup milk
• 6 cups water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cream to serve

Method:

• Select Sauté option. Add butter, onions, pumpkin and carrots. Sauté for2-3 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and sauté for 2 minutes. Add water, salt and pepper.

• Stir and close lid. Select Soup option. When done, let the steam release naturally.

• When done, cool and blender until smooth. Strain and add the soup back to the pot.
• Add milk mixture and simmer on Sauté option until slightly thick.

• Add cream and swirl.
• Ladle into individual soup bowls and serve hot with croutons.