Indian Spiced Tomato Soup

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Curry
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
 

Ingredients:

-----spicing-----
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon asafetida
1/2 teaspoon black mustard seed
3 medium dried red chilies -- crushed
12 whole peppercorns -- crushed
6 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
3 pieces bay leaves
-----vegetables-----
28 ounces tomatoes
1/2 cup tofu
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups stock
1 teaspoon salt
 

Preparation:

Heat oil and add spices in order, stirring once after each addition. Lower heat and let the spices saute for a couple of minutes. In a blender, puree the tomatoes with the tofu until smooth. Add to the cooking spices. Stir in the tomato paste and the stock. Cover and bring to a boil. Stir well to prevent burning and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Add salt and serve hot.