*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Brothy Vegetable Soup

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Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      tablespoons   Olive oil
   1      large         Onion -- finely chopped
   3      large         Garlic cloves -- chopped
   3      medium        Potatoes -- cubed
   1      cup           Zucchini -- chopped
     1/2  cup           Peas
   1      cup           Green beans
   2      medium        Tomatoes -- chopped
   1      teaspoon      Cumin seeds
     1/2  teaspoon      Fenugreek seeds
   4      each          Red chiles -- crumbled
   3      each          Bay leaves
   8      cups          Vegetable stock
   4      tablespoons   Tomato paste
                        Salt & pepper

Heat olive oil over medium flame.  Stir in the chopped onion & garlic & let them saute for 5 to 8 minutes. 
 The onion should be just turning soft. Add the rest of the vegetables, including the tomatoes, stir,
 reduce heat to low, cover & saute for another 5 minutes.  Stir in the cumin seeds, fenugreek,
 chiles & bay leaf.  Saute for a further 1 minute.  Pour in the stock, stir in the tomato paste.
Bring to a full boil, cover & simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender. 
 Season with salt & pepper & serve with crusty home-made bread.


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