This soup is no less than a shield for health in winter, drinking it will keep the body warm.

As soon as winter starts, to keep the body warm from inside, something is needed which is good in taste and also beneficial in health. One such special recipe is Tomato and Basil Soup. This soup not only keeps the body warm in cold but also strengthens immunity. This soup, which can be made quickly at home, is light in taste, nutritious and has the same effect as home remedies.

Housewife Bharti Patel tells that making this soup is very easy. It is prepared simply by boiling tomatoes and basil leaves properly and applying light seasoning of spices. She says that a bowl of soup every day in winter keeps the body light, warm and active. At the same time, Dr. Anil Patel also says that lycopene found in tomato increases immunity along with providing warmth to the body. Medicinal properties of basil protect from cold and cough. They say that this soup is a panacea for cold, drinking it daily strengthens the immunity.

Tomato basil soup is special
Tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants. It refreshes the body and removes weakness during winter season. Basil has anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties, which prevent infection. The combination of both gives such warmth to the body, which provides relief without any medicine. This soup is especially good for those people who suffer from frequent cold in winter.

Let’s learn the simple recipe of this soup
4–5 ripe tomatoes
8–10 fresh basil leaves
1 tsp ghee or butter
half teaspoon black pepper powder
½ tsp ginger paste
salt as per taste
1 glass water
a little sugar (optional)

Method of preparation
1. First of all, wash the tomatoes thoroughly and cut them into four parts.

2. Now add tomatoes, basil leaves and water in a vessel and boil on low flame for 10-12 minutes.

3. When the tomatoes become soft, turn off the gas and let the mixture cool.

4. After this, grind the boiled tomatoes in a mixer and filter them, so that the texture of the soup becomes smooth.

5. Now heat ghee or butter in a pan and add ginger to it. As soon as it becomes light golden, add the soup mixture.

6. Add salt, black pepper and if desired, a little sugar.

7. Boil on low flame for 3-4 minutes, so that all the flavors mix together.

8. Turn off the gas and add some fresh basil leaves on top and serve hot.

when and how to drink
It is best to drink this soup in the evening or before dinner. It gives relief to the body after the cold of the day and also increases appetite. If someone in the house has a mild sore throat or is starting to feel cold, then this soup provides instant relief.