Carrot and Tomato Soup

Ingredients:

1/2 kg tomatoes
200 g carrot
2 tsp salt, or to taste
1/4 tsp powdered black pepper
water
1 tsp sugar (optional)
grated carrot for garnishing
cream for garnishing

Method:

Chop the tomatoes and carrots. Put them to boil, partially covered, with 1cup water and the salt. When it comes to a boil, lower the heat and simmer till the vegetables are completely cooked through. Cool and pass through a soup strainer or blend in a blender and then strain. Add water to make up to 4 1/2 cups of liquid. Put on the fire and bring to a boil and simmer. Add the sugar and the pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Serve garnished with the cream and carrots.