Algerian Chorba (vegetarian)

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 1 onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons cilantro
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 carrots, cut into large pieces
• 1 large potato, cut into large pieces
• 1 1/2 cups butternut squash, cut into large pieces
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup garbanzo beans
• 2 tablespoons bulgher wheat
• 8 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 pinch cayenne (optional)

Recipe

• 1 sautee onions and garlic in olive oil until onion is translucent. add cilantro and veggies and spices and stir it around, then add water and cover.
• 2 let cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
• 3 take vegetables out when tender and mash or puree, then return to the pot.
• 4 add tomato paste, garbanzos, and bulgher wheat, cook another 10- 15 minutes. add additional water if necessary (if soup looks too thick while cooking).