Chicken Soup

Ingredients for Chicken Soup:
Butter 2 tbsp
Chopped onion 1
Boneless chicken 150 grams
Salt to taste
Chopped tomatoes 2
Red chilli powder 1/4 tsp
White pepper powder to taste
Chicken stock 1 litre
Cream 4 tbsp
Basil leaves 4-5
Croutons (toasted) 20-24

Method:
Heat butter. 
Add chopped onion and sauté for a little while. 
Cut chicken into small pieces, add to the pot and continue to sauté. 
Add salt and mix. 
Add chopped tomatoes and continue to sauté. 
Add red chilli powder, white pepper powder, and mix. 
Add ¾ cup water or chicken stock. 
Let it cook. 
Once it is cooked, keep it aside to cool. 
Strain. 
Blend in a mixer to a smooth puree. 
Pour the puree into a pan. 
Add chicken stock (or water) to adjust the consistency you require and mix well. Bring it to a boil. 
Adjust seasoning and take off the heat. 
Add fresh cream and stir. 
Pour into individual bowls. 
Add croutons. 
Garnish with basil leaves and serve immediately.

Chicken Soup by Zarnak Sidhwa