Ingredients

• 5 - large very ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cups - water
• 1 - large onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp - mashed garlic
• 2 tbsp - ghee or butter
• 2 tsp - ground coriander
• 2 tsp - ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp - fennel seeds
• 2 - bay leaves
• 1 - green chilli, seeded and sliced
• 400 ml can - coconut cream
• 1.5 cups - frozen peas
• 1 tbsp - sugar
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1 tbsp - chopped fresh mint

How to Make Spicy Tomato and Pea Soup

• Simmer tomatoes in the water until very tender, then puree in a food processor.
• Cook the onion and garlic in ghee or butter until thoroughly softened.
• Add the spices, bay leaves and chilli and cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Add coconut cream and the tomato liquid and bring to the boil.
• Add peas, reduce heat and cook until the peas are tender.
• Season with sugar and pepper and stir in chopped mint.
• Serve hot with toasted chapatti brushed with ghee.