Tomato Soup with Crispy Croutons
Winter is a time that calls for all things warm, and past the Yule season, soups are more than welcome to help with fitness resolutions. I've decided to kickstart the soup series with the bright, red, tomato soup which is as simple as 1, 2, 3! Simmered with the subtle flavours of Garlic and Black Pepper, the slight sourness of the Tomatoes is perfectly balanced with the rich smoothness of Butter resulting in a comforting bowl of goodness :) Tips: Undoubtedly, the hero of this dish, apart from the tomatoes, is the butter. A well known source of Vitamin A, tomatoes have a sourness as part of the berry family. Butter is more than just an option of cooking fat for this recipe; it plays a critical role in balancing the acidity of the tomatoes. I use Salted butter; if an unsalted variety is being used, automatically the amount of salt will have to be increased. But that is alterable and adjustable as per your palate. The powdered/crushed Black Pepper contributes to taste, yes, but also ...