Tomato Soup from India

 If you enjoy tomato soup but want a different, spicer flavors, try this one.

टमाटर का सूप (Hindi)

/tamaatar ka soop/

or just

शोरबा /shorba/  "soup" 

with Indian flavors or gravy

Serves 4-6

2 Tbs. (28 g) organic (dairy-free) butter

2 Tbs. (30 g) minced ginger

chopped cilantro 

4 tsp. (32 g) garam masala, curry powder, or allspice + cumin (4:1)

28 ounce can / 3 1/2 cups (800 g) organic tomatoes, keep the juice

Himalayan salt and black pepper

1/2 cup (120 ml) (dairy-free) organic yogurt

एक /ek/ 1. Melt the butter over medium-high heat.

दो /do/ 2. Add the ginger and cilantro. Cook until the ginger begins to stick and brown lightly.

तीन /teen/ 3. Add the garam masala, cook, and stir for about 30-60 seconds.

चार /char/ 4. Stir in the tomatoes and juice, 3 cups (720 ml) water and a little salt and pepper

पांच /panch/ 5. Bring to a simmer. Scrape up the brown bits. Cover and cook, stir, until the tomatoes have soften, about 10 minutes.

छ /chay/ 6. Remove and let it cool, uncovered, about 5 minutes.

सात /sāth/ 7.  Purée the mixture.

आठ /āt/ 8. Pour back in the saucepan. 

नौ /nao/ 9. Stir in half of the cilantro mixture and cook over medium heat for a few minutes.

दस /das/ 10. Remove and whisk in the yogurt.

ग्यारह /gyārah/ 11. Serve with some chopped cilantro.