Spicy Tomato Soup

Serves 4

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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 1 x 2cm knob of ginger - finely grated

• 2 cloves garlic - crushed

• ¼ teaspoon chilli flakes

• 1 teaspoon turmeric

• 2 cans chopped tomatoes

• 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock

• 1 400ml can coconut milk

• I x cinnamon quill

• 1/8 teaspoon sugar

• Salt

• Fresh coriander or parsley to serve

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Method

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan

2. Add the chopped onion and cook for a few minutes until it is clear

3. Add the grated ginger, garlic, chilli flakes, turmeric & cinnamon quill

4.  Cook, stirring for a further 2 minutes

5.  Add the tins of tomatoes

6.  Stir in all remaining ingredients  (except the coriander or parsley)

7.  Bring to the boil

8. Turn down the heat

9. Simmer for a further 10 minutes

10.  Remove the cinnamon quill

11. Allow the soup to cool slightly then blitz in vita-mix or food processor or with a stick blender

    (A hand held masher will work too, the texture of the soup will just be slightly chunkier)

    To Serve

    Reheat the soup and serve with the coriander or parsley leaves and a swirl of extra coconut milk if desired.

    Great with a slice of crunchy bread or a bowl of pita triangles if you have some on hand