Hasa Al-Khadr (Vegetable Soup)

Hasa Al-Khadr (Vegetable Soup)
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

Directions

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.
2. Add potatoes, tomatoes and cilantro. Stir fry another 5 minutes.
3. 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.