Spicy Tomato Soup

2 cans whole tomatoes in juice
1 large onion, chopped
2 tsp. chopped garlic
1 tsp. chopped fresh jalepeno
2 tsp. finely chopped ginger
3 Tablespoons olive oil
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
2 1/4 cups chicken stock
1 Tablespoon sugar
2 tsp. salt

Directions: Drain ONE can of tomatoes, then puree with other can WITH JUICE. Saute onion, garlic, jalepeno and ginger in olive oil in large pot. Add cumin and cook one minute. Stir in pureed tomatoes, broth, sugar and salt. Simmer stirring occasionally 20 minutes. Working in batches blend soup in blender (trust me....work in small batches, from previous experience large batches can create havoc on one's kitchen). ;) Haha! Serve with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese and crusty bread. Yum!!