Rustic Tomato Soup with Toasted Cumin and Mini Rajas

Ingredients

• Coarse kosher salt
• 1 5-ounce package mini bell peppers
• 2 teaspoons achiote paste*
• Cayenne pepper (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups onions
• + 7 more ingredients
• • 6 large garlic cloves
  • 2 28-ounce cans peeled whole tomatoes with basil in juice
  • 4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
  • 1 3-to 4-inch dried guajillo chile**
  • Vegetable oil
  • 4 4-inch corn tortilla squares

Stir cumin seeds in small skillet over medium heat until starting to smoke and pop, about 4 minutes. Pour seeds onto plate; cool. Grind finely in spice mill. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Chill in airtight container. Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onions. Cover and cook until t...

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