Aqwizijik Lasob (Vegetable Soup)

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Aqwizijik Lasob (Vegetable Soup)

3 tablespoons oil (corn or olive)

1 large sweet onion, chopped

4 cloves fresh garlic, minced

1 large or 2 small sweet potatoes, cut in cubes

1 cup butternut squash, cut in cubes

1 large tomato, chopped

1 bell pepper (any color), finely chopped

2 cups broth or water

1 15-oz. can garbanzo beans

1 cup corn, canned or frozen

1 cup green beans or limas, canned or frozen

1 cup green peas, canned or frozen

2 tablespoons paprika

2 teaspoons turmeric

1 or 2 bay leaves

1/4 teaspoon cayenne

1 teaspoon each salt and pepper

Heat the oil in a large pot and saute the onion and garlic for a few
minutes. Add the sweet potato and squash, stir and cook for 5 minutes. Add the
spices, stir, then add the tomato and pepper. Stir and cook for another minute and
add the broth slowly. Simmer all for 5 minutes; add the rest of the
vegetables and simmer about 20 minutes more. Stir often to blend the flavors. This is
great with crusty bread.