Ingredients

  • 1 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, diced
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 small potato, chopped
  • 1 small carrot, diced
  • 2 (12 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup tomato juice
  • 4 cups stock (vegetable or chicken)
  • 1 small zucchini, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup vermicelli, crumbled
  • 1 (12 ounce) can chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • In a soup pot, saute the onion and celery in the oil until the onions are translucent.
  • Add the spices, potates, and carrots and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Mix in the chopped tomatoes, tomato juice, and stock and simmer until all of the vegetables are almost tender.
  • Add the zucchini and vermicelli and simmer for about 5 minutes longer.
  • Mix in the chick peas, lemon juice and S and P to taste.