Tomato Soup, Veg Tomato Soup

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1. To make  tomato soup recipe  take bright red, firm tomatoes, wash them and roughly cut them into chunks using a sharp knife
   
2. Wash the yellow moong dal well with water to remove any sort of dirt. Keep aside
   
3. Take a deep non-stick pan, add the tomatoes. Always use fresh red tomatoes that will help to make a nice tomato soup which is not only good in colour but amazing in taste as well without adding any readymade tomato puree or paste.  Read about 13 amazing benefits of tomatoes.
   
4. Add the yellow moong dal. See here for details of 7 amazing benefits of yellow moong dal.
   
5. Add 4 cups of water and mix it well.
   
6. Cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes or till the tomatoes are soft, while stirring in between.
   
7. Once cooked,  remove from the flame and keep aside to cool. After cooling the mixture completely, transfer into a mixer.
   
8. Blend in a mixer to a smooth mixture. Do not strain and keep aside.
   
9. In a deep non-stick pan, heat the butter. Add the onions. This is added to add crunch if you do not wish to add you can always omit it. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes or till the they are soft and translucent.
   
10. Add the tomato mixture
    
11. Add salt to taste.
    
12. Also, add freshly ground black pepper to taste.
    
13. Mix well and bring  tomato soup to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally
    
14. Serve the tomato soup hot.