Pineapple, Lime and Ginger Soup
Serves 4

Ingredients
1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 hot green chile pepper, minced
2 cups water
1 cup crushed pineapple
1 tomato, diced (optional)
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro leaves
2 limes, juiced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1-1/2 tablespoons cumin seeds

Preparation

• Use a blender to grind the ginger, cumin and green chile peppers.
• In a medium saucepan, combine 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 until golden, and add to the soup as a garnish.

Nutrition tip: This soup may help soothe a sore throat. Ginger is said to be a natural therapy to settle an upset stomach.