Green Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon(s) sesame oil
• 1 onion chopped
• 3 clove(s) garlic minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) cumin
• additional seasonings (garam masala, italian seasonings, paprika) to taste
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 green tomatoes chopped
• 4 red tomatoes chopped
• 2 carrots chopped
• 1 1/2 cup(s) fresh corn kernels
• 2 can(s) black beans & kidney beans
• 4 cup(s) vegetable broth
• Pinch of sugar & dash of lemon juice to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• cilantro & parsley for topping
• your favorite bread

Preparation

1. 1. In a stockpot heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, saute until soft. (For a twist, omit oil and cook up some bacon. Crumble and set aside. Use bacon fat to saute onions.)
2. 2. Stir in the cumin powder, other spices, tomatoes, carrots, and corn. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
3. 3. Add drained beans.
4. 4. Stir in vegetable broth, reduce heat to low and cook until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper and additional seasonings.