Jeni's Curried Garbanzo Beans

2 cans garbanzo beans (I think about 14 oz.)
2 large garlic cloves
1 large onion
4 roma tomatoes (or whatever looks the best)
2 Tbs butter
2 Tbs oil
1 Tbs curry powder
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 rsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp paprika
salt to taste
2-4 cans water
package of tortillas (usually 8)

In large pot melt butter and oil. Cut up onion and dice garlic - sauté til edges are just browning then add al spices (it will be a smelly paste). Stir a moment (don't burn!). Add diced tomatoes stir and squish together. Add beans with juice then add some water. Bring to boil. Cover and boil (low) for about 1 hour, adding and boiling away water, til it gets to be a nice thick soup. Serve with warm buttered tortillas.