Pineapple, Lime, and Ginger Soup recipe

4 servings

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 minced hot green chile peppers

2 cups water

1 cup crushed pineapple

1 tomato, diced (optional)

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves

2 limes, juiced

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds

Use a blender to grind the ginger, 1 teaspoon cumin, and green chile peppers.

In a medium saucepan, add 1 cup water, pineapple, tomato, and salt.

Place over a low heat.

When the pineapple and water have come to boil, add the ground mixture.

Raise and lower the heat to bring to a boil several times.

Add the remaining water, and bring to a boil again.

Add cilantro, and remove from heat.

Mix in lime juice.

In a small pan, heat oil over medium heat, and add the remaining cumin seeds.

Fry till golden, and add to the soup as a garnish.