Tuesday, April 8, 2008

RICH & CREAMY TOMATO SOUP



Rich and Creamy Tomato Soup:

This recipe is sure to remind you of the thick tomato soup you've relished in hotels and wondered how they made it.

Ingredients:

Tomatoes : 5
Onions : 2
Wheat flour or corn flour: 1 tbsp made into slurry in 1/4 cup water
Water: 3 cups
Salt to taste
Black Pepper
Milk : 2 tbsp
Sugar : 1 to 1-n-half tsp
Cream: 1 tbsp

Method:

1. Boil tomatoes and onions together for 15 minutes. Remove and peel the tomatoes. Grind both in a mixer to a smooth paste. Transfer into a pan.
2. Place the pan on fire and allow the soup to boil.
3. Add salt, sugar, pepper and water.
4. Boil for a few more minutes. Add milk and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Finally, add the wheat flour slurry and stir well. Remove from fire when the soup thickens.
Serve garnished with cream and pepper.

Loriemin Apo

Young banker Loriemin Apo in her early 20's is engaged to be married with her boyfriend who is in his mid-30's. There's a big age gap but it didn't become a barrier for two people who are very much in love. They met more than a year ago in RCBC when Loriemin was still a trainee under the supervision of her fiancee. From then on, their relationship has gone a long way. I enjoyed talking with the couple and I found out that Loriemin's fiancee is the former officemate of my co-worker's husband. I encountered many instances like this before so I believe that in this world we are all connected.

My Italian set meal is the most popular set meal lately.




Good luck to both of you on your wedding next year!