Hasa Al-Khadr (Vegetable Soup) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil (use the extra virgin if possible)
2 carrots, peeled and diced about 1/4 inch
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced about 1/2 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

Preparation

Heat the oil in a 6 quart (or larger) saucepan on medium heat. Add carrots, onions, garlic and ginger. Stir-fry about 8 minutes.
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.