Clear Soup

Ingredients:

• 2-3 juicy large carrots
• 1-3 pieces bottle gourd
• 1-2 leaves cabbage
• 1 tbsp. cream
• 1 small blob butter
• Salt, pepper to taste
• 2-3 tbsp. cream whipped smooth
• 1 small sprig mint

Method:

• Grate 1 tbsp carrot finely, keep aside.
• Finely chop cabbage, keep aside.
• Pressure cook remaining carrots with bottle gourd till very soft.
• Cool and blend in mixie. Strain.
• Heat butter, add the pulp and bring to just about boil.
• Add the grated carrot and cabbage and salt.
• Take in serving bowl.
• Add a swirl of whipped cream.
• Sprinkle freshly ground pepper and chopped mint before serving.