Tomato Ginger Soup

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 20 heirloom tomatoes, peeled and cored
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tablespoons minced gingerroot
• 2 fresh cayenne peppers, minced
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, crushed
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 liquidise all the tomatoes in a blender, put aside,.
• 2 in a large saucepan , heat the olive oil on med/high. add the coriander and cumin and cook for 2 minutes.
• 3 add the onions, garlic, ginger and cayenne peppers to the pan and saute on medium until onions are soft ( 5 mins).
• 4 add the pureed tomatoes and bouillon cubes and bring to boil.
• 5 simmer for 40 minutes.
• 6 add sugar and salt and pepper to season.
• 7 liquidise the soup in blender in batches, be careful if hot.( you can let it cool down, then liquidise it and rewarm when ready to use ).
• 8 ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired.