Hasa al-Khadr

Description
Vegetable soup

Ingredients

 * 2 tablespoons olive oil (use the extra virgin if possible)
 * 2 carrots, peeled and diced about ¼ inch
 * 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced about ½ 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

Directions

 * 1) Heat the oil in a 6 quart (or larger) saucepan on medium heat.
 * 2) Add carrots, onions, garlic and ginger.
 * 3) Stir-fry about 8 minutes.
 * 4) Add potatoes, tomatoes and cilantro.
 * 5) Stir fry another 5 minutes.
 * 6) Add remaining ingredients.
 * 7) Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
 * 8) Lower heat to simmer.
 * 9) Cover and cook about 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.