Angolan Vegetarian Soup

Ingredients

 * 4 small Kohlrabies -- peel & cut in chunks
 * 2 Sweet Potatoes -- peel & cut in chunks
 * 1 large Onion -- chopped
 * 2 Zucchini -- sliced thick
 * 5 Tomatoes -- or 16 oz. canned
 * 15 ounces garbanzo beans -- liquid included
 * 1/2 cup couscous -- or bulgar wheat
 * 1/4 cup Raisins -- dark or golden
 * 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
 * 1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
 * 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
 * 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
 * 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin
 * 3 cups Water

Directions

 * 1) Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
 * 2) Note: Serve the couscous separately, if desired. Parsnips may be substituted for the kohlrabi.