Instructions

1. Heat oil and add bay leave, paprika, oregano, salt, minced garlic.
2. Add chopped onion and tomatoes and cook on medium heat for couple of minutes or till cooks well.
3. Let it cool, remove the bay leave, transfer it to the blender jar and blend it well to make a soft and smooth paste.
4. Now strain the paste using strainer.
5. Transfer the the smooth tomato paste to the pan and add vinegar and cook it for a couple of minutes again.
6. Dissolve the corn starch in water and add it to the tomato, stir constantly to avoid lumps.
7. Soup is ready, garnish with basil leaves and toasted bread.