HAWAIJ VEGETABLE SOUP

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Hawaij is a Yemenite curry blend that may include coriander, cumin, turmeric, saffron, black peppercorns, and cardamom. It makes a delicious, fragrant, and beautiful soup. Hawaij can be purchased at World Market or at a well-stocked kosher grocery market.

Provided by Sprice

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
1 potato, peeled and cubed
1 large tomato, diced
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans
2 tablespoons hawaij
1 tablespoon vegetable bouillon powder
5 cups water
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the squash and potatoes to the onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in the tomato, celery, carrots, and garbanzo beans with their liquid; cook for 5 minutes.
Pour in the water and bring the soup to a boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in the hawaij and vegetable bouillon powder. Reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender about 15 minutes. Season to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 133.1 mg, Sugar 5.1 g