Ingredients
Capsicum - 1 (red or green)
Onion - 1 small or 1/2 medium
Garlic - 2 cloves
Tomato - 1/2 (optional)
Jalapeno Peppers or 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 - for garnish (optional)
Method
1. Heat Oil in a pan, saute the garlic cloves and onion for a minute.
2. Add the capsicum (bell pepper), tomato, green chillies and Cilantro and cook till the capsicum becomes soft.
(Note :- If you do not have a hand blender, puree the mixture using a mixie at this stage. Add the pureed mixture back to the pot and continue.)
3. Add the chicken/ vegetable stock along with required salt, cumin powder and required pepper powder.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil.
5. If you havent pureed it previously, using a hand blender, puree the mixture.
6. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
7. Garnish with heavy cream, crutons, toasted bread piece, fresh herbs etc according to your taste and imagination. Serve hot.
Tips
- If you want a thicker consistensy, mix little corn flour with some water and add to the soup while boiling.
