TOMATO SOUP - TYPE II

Ingredients:

Tomatoes - medium size - 8;
Water - 3 1/2 cups;
Butter - 1/2 tbsp;
Black pepper powder - 1/4 tsp;
Red chilli powder - 1/4 tsp;
bay leaf and cumin powder - 1/2 tsp;
ginger-garlic paste - 1/4 tsp;
salt to taste;
cream for garnishing - 2 tbsp;

Method:

Put the tomatoes in a saucepan with water. Bring it to boil, reduce heat and cook until tomatoes become tender. you can also pressure cook it (wait for 2 whistles and then switch off the gas). 
Make tomato puree in an electric blender. Add water and strain it to remove the seeds and tomato skin.
Heat butter in a pan.
Add black pepper powder, red chilli powder, bay leaf and cumin powder, ginger-garlic paste and salt.
Add tomato puree, bring to boil and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.
Serve hot. Garnish it with cream separately in each bowl.