5Senses | Spiced Tomato Soup

• Oil, 3 tablespoons

• 5Senses black pepper whole, 7–8

• 5Senses cloves whole, 3–4

• Onion, 1 small, sliced

• Garlic cloves, 3, chopped

• Tomatoes, 8 ripe, chopped

• Water, 1 cup

• Salt, 1 teaspoon

• Cream, 3 tablespoons

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add black pepper whole and cloves whole and cook for 20–30 seconds until aromatic.
2. Add sliced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft and lightly translucent.
3. Add chopped garlic and cook for about a minute until fragrant.
Add chopped tomatoes and cook for about 10 minutes until they soften and release their juices.
4. Add water, cover, and cook on low heat for 20 minutes to develop flavor.
5. Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth, then strain to achieve a refined, smooth texture.
6. Pour the strained soup back into the pan. Add salt and cream, then simmer gently for 2–3 minutes. Serve hot.