Ingredients

• 3 - tomatoes, firm and ripe
• 1 - cucumber, finely chopped
• 1 - spring onion with greens, finely chopped
• 1 - onion, finely chopped
• 1 stalk - celery, finely chopped
• 1 - small carrot, finely chopped
• 1 stalk - lemon grass, finely chopped
• 1 sprig - mint leaves, finely chopped
• 1 - small green chilli, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp - cornflour
• 3 cups - water
• 1 - tiny flake garlic, crushed fine
• 2-3 pinches - cinnamon clove powder
• 1 tsp - sugar
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

How to Make Cold Wholesome Soup

• Steam or microwave tomatoes till soft. Peel off skin on cooling. Blend to a smooth puree.
• Blend cornflour in 1/2 cup water.
• Boil remaining water, add cornflour paste. Cook till transparent.
• Cool, stirring frequently so that a film does not form in the surface.
• Add puree, blend well.
• Add all other ingredients, mix well, refrigerate.
• Chill very well before serving.
• Serve with cheese fingers, nachos, or even croutons.