Spicy Tomato Shorba

I came across this recipe from Sunset Magazine, my AWESOME aunt (that's "au-nt" not "ant") gave me.

Its a super easy soup with tons of flavor. I tweeked the recipe a bit, but the basic idea was there.

Spicy Indian Tomato Shorba

2 large cans tomatoes

olive oil

1+ tsp garam masala

1+ tsp cumin

1/2 red onion chopped

1 - 2 cloves garlic

hot sauce to taste

small piece ginger

about 1/2 cup + coconut milk

lemon juice or vinegar

salt and pepper

cilantro

1 small tomato, reserved for garnish.

Warm a little oil in a pan then add the dry spices, cook a minute then add the onion. Cook for another minute to coat and just soften the onion.

Add the rest of the ingredients except the tomatoes to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

Add the tomatoes in batches and blend until smooth.

After blending pour into a bowl set over an ice bath to chill.

To finish, top with a couple slices of tomato and a drizzle of coconut milk.