Tomato-Carrot Soup

Tomato-Carrot Soup :

(All ingredients are underlined)

Wash 6 medium size tomatoes and cut them into halves. Wash and peel 1 carrot and cut into big pieces. Put both in a microwave-safe bowl and add 1/4 cup water. Add 1"cinnamon, 7-8 black peppercorns, 2 cloves, and 1/4 onion cut into big cubes. Cover and cook in a microwave for about 5 minutes (you may also chose to cook all the above on gas). Blend nicely in a blender. In a pot, add 2 tbsp butter, and add the cooked tomato-carrot blend. Add 1 cup water, 4 tsp sugar, and salt to taste. Lower the gas and bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Add some fresh cream on top if you like. Serve hot with bread croutons.