• Capsicum - 1 (red or green)
• Onion - 1 small or 1/2 medium
• Garlic - 2 cloves
• Tomato - 1/2
• Green Chillies - 2
• Cilantro - handful
• Chicken/ Veg Stock - 2 cups
• Ground Pepper - as needed
• Roasted Cumin Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - as needed
• Olive Oil - 2 tsp
• Cream - 1/2 cup (optional)

Heat Oil in a pan, saute the garlic and onion for a minute. Add the capsicum (bell pepper), tomato, green chillies and Cilantro and cook till the capsicum becomes soft. Switch off.

Puree the mixture using a hand blender or a mixie. Strain the pureed mixture to remove the seeds and skin. (Some people like to continue without straining but the texture will be different. This step is a must to get a smooth and creamy soup.)

Add this strained soup back to the pot and add the chicken/ vegetable stock to it. Switch on the stove.

Add required salt, cumin powder and required pepper powder. Bring the soup to a boil. Add the cream to the soup to thicken it. Alternatively, mix little corn flour with some water and add to the soup while boiling.

Simmer for another 5 -10 minutes and switch off. Garnish with heavy cream, croutons, toasted bread piece, fresh herbs etc according to your taste and imagination. Serve hot.

by pak101.com (few years ago!) / 972 views