Jayben’s Spicy Tomato Soup – BY ILA ROHIT P. This soup

INGREDIENTS

• 4-6 Roma Tomatoes
• 4 oz water
• 1 tsp clarified butter
• 1 inch shredded ginger root
• 2 cloves
• 1 stick of cinnamon
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 4-5 curry leaves (optional)
• 1 hot green chili
• Coriander for garnish

DIRECTIONS

• Boil water. Add tomatoes, and cover the pot with a lid. After 10 minutes, remove the tomatoes from the pot and let sit for 5-10 minutes. Once cool to the touch, remove the tomatoes’ skin.
• Blend the tomatoes to make a puree.
• In a pot add the clarified butter, cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, and clove. Be careful when heating, the clove can pop out of the pan.
• When the cumin seeds turn black, gently add the pureed tomatoes, 1 cup of water, turmeric, salt, sugar, ginger, chili, and curry leaves. Boil for about 10 minutes on medium heat. Turn the stove off and add the coriander.

Tip:

This soup pairs well with veggie sandwiches, grilled
cheese, or croutons.