This soup is perfect for a cool meal on a hot summer day. It can also be served hot on a cold winter day! We like our food highly flavored, so if you're not used to a lot of spices you can reduce the amounts... especially the cayenne!
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, nutmeg, cinnamon, black pepper, and cayenne pepper and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Don't let the spices start to brown!