Hasa Al-khadr (vegetable Soup)

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (use the extra virgin if possible)
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced about 1/4 inch
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced about 1/2 inch
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 medium tomatoes, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped fine
• 7 cups vegetable broth (or mixed broth and water half and half)
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger (a must)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a 6 quart (or larger) saucepan on medium heat. add carrots, onions, garlic and ginger. stir-fry about 8 minutes.
• 2 add potatoes, tomatoes and cilantro. stir fry another 5 minutes.
• 3 add remaining ingredients. increase heat to high and bring to a boil. lower heat to simmer. cover and cook about 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.