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.