Cold Spiced Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, preferably brown
• 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ½ teaspoon ground asafetida (optional, sold in spice stores or Indian food markets)
• 4 cups chopped peeled ripe tomatoes
• 2 cups water or defatted chicken stock
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
• ¾ cup plain yogurt, stirred

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

    41 calories; 1 gram fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 6 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 3 milligrams cholesterol; 29 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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6 servings

Preparation

1. Heat heavy saucepan. Add mustard and cumin seeds and cook over high heat until they begin to sputter and dance around. Stir in the jalapeno and ginger, lower the heat and cook gently for a couple of minutes. Stir in the turmeric and, if using, the asafetida (a powdered gum resin).
2. Stir in the tomatoes and bring to a simmer, stirring. Add the water or stock. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat, cover and refrigerate until chilled.
3. Just before serving check the seasonings. Serve sprinkled with coriander. Serve the yogurt alongside so it can be stirred in to taste.