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Vegetarian Yemenite Soup.

Vegetarian Yemenite Soup Recipe

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Yemenite soup is typically made with hawaij, a spice mix that combines black pepper, cumin, cardamom, cloves, turmeric and coriander.  We added a whole bunch of veggies and some enoki mushrooms for texture.  The result is a warming, comforting and satisfying soup perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Serves 6-8

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium celeriac (celery root), cubed (about 3 cups), divided
  • 45 medium carrots, sliced (about 2 cups)
  • 1 ½ cups cubed butternut squash
  • 1 medium onion, cut into eight pieces (about 1 cup)
  • 1 medium parsnip, sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cubed (about 1 cup)
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 10 oz enoki mushrooms, roots removed

Instructions

  1. Combine half the celery root, the carrots, onions and garlic in the food processor and pulse until chopped very small.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot. Add chopped vegetables and cook over medium high heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Add tomato paste, salt, turmeric, cumin, coriander and pepper and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Add 8 cups water, bring to a boil and add the rest of the celery root, butternut squash and the potatoes.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 35-40 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat. Add enoki mushrooms and let it sit, covered for 5-10 minutes. Enjoy!
  • Author: Vicky Cohen and Ruth Fox
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Yemenite
  • Diet: Vegetarian