Chilled Tomato & Basil Soup

Make 2 cuts on the tomatoes, one vertical & one horizontal.

In a hollow utensil boil water. Turn off the gas & add in the tomatoes for 10 minutes.

Now take the tomatoes out of the water & peel off the skin.

In a blender blend these tomatoes until smooth.

In a pan add the oil & chopped garlic, and saute for a minute.

Add the tomato puree & boil for 5-10 minutes.

Add salt, pepper & oregano and mix well. Pour in 1 cup water.

Garnish with basil leaves, and boil for another 5 minutes.

Turn off the gas.

Cool the soup well & chill in the fridge for an hour before serving.