Creamy Masālā Tomato Soup

My first experience with Indian tomato soup was on my first memorable trip to India when I was in high school. We were welcomed to Ahmedabad with a gathering of family members on the agāsi (terrace) of my cousin’s home. It was winter and slightly chilly, so we were offered cups of hot tomato soup. Because of the addition of spices, the soup had much more depth of flavor, compared to the canned tomato soup I was used to at home in Wisconsin. This recipe makes a creamier version of the soup I