Spicy Tomato And Chickpea Soup With Raita - cooking recipe

Ingredients

None None Raita
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
2 tsp lemon juice
None None Spicy Tomato and Chickpea Soup
1 tbsp olive oil
1 None onion, peeled, chopped
2 slices bacon, chopped
1 1/4 lb sweet potato, peeled, chopped
2 tbsp curry paste
4 cups chicken stock
1 (13.5 oz) can whole peeled tomatoes
1 (13.5 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed, drained
None None toasted naan, to serve

Preparation

To make the raita, combine yogurt, mint and lemon juice. Season. Chill until ready to use.
In a large saucepan, heat oil over high heat. Saute onion and bacon for 2-3 mins, until onion is soft. Add sweet potato and curry paste. Cook for 4-5 mins, until fragrant. Add stock, tomatoes and chickpeas. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 mins, until sweet potato is tender. Let cool slightly then puree. Season.
Ladle hot soup into serving bowls. Swirl raita through soup. Serve with toasted naan.