Soothing Soybean Soup

Serves 4-5.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 c carrots, finely chopped
• 1 c celery, chopped
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped (or 1 c canned crushed tomatoes)
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 2 c cooked soybeans in cooking liquid
• 2 c vegetarian chicken style broth
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp ginger powder
• salt to taste

Directions:

1. In large pot on medium heat, warm olive oil.
2. Add onions, carrots and celery. Saute 10 minutes.
3. Add cumin seeds; saute another minute.
4. Add tomatoes, coriander, turmeric, soybeans and broth.
5. Bring to simmer; reduce heat, cover, simmer 30 minutes.
6. Add garam masala, ginger and salt to taste. Cook one minute more. Serve hot.