Tomato Soup with Lemongrass

DIRECTIONS

• Heat the oil in a large pan, add the cumin seeds and cook for 10 seconds.
• Add the potato, onion, celery, curry leaves, lemongrass and chilli.
• Cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring for 30 seconds.
• Add the water, tomato puree and seasoning.
• Stir and bring to the boil.
• Simmer, covered for 1 hour.
• Remove the lemon grass and curry leaves.
• Blend the soup with a hand blender or in a food processor.
• Strain and reheat to serve.