Hasa al-Khadr (Vegetable Soup)

Name: Hasa al-Khadr (Vegetable Soup)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Iraqi Mesopotamian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 carrots; 3 medium potatoes; 1 medium onion; 4 medium tomatoes; 3 garlic cloves; 1 cup fresh cilantro; 7 cup vegetable broth; 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp ground cumin

Carrots, potatoes and tomatoes come together in this Iraqi soup, fragrant with ginger and cumin and simmered on the stove.

1 hr 5 min · Serves 8 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 20 min · Cook 45 min · 65 min total
Difficulty: medium

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.
8 min
2
Add potatoes, tomatoes and cilantro. Stir fry another 5 minutes. 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.