Hawaij Vegetable Soup

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Hawaij is a Yemenite curry blend that may include coriander, cumin, turmeric, saffron, black peppercorns, and cardamom. It makes a delicious, fragrant, and beautiful vegetable soup. Hawaij can be purchased at World Market or at a well-stocked kosher grocery market.

Submitted by Sprice
Updated on January 31, 2025
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed

  • 1 potato, peeled and cubed

  • 1 large tomato, diced

  • 2 stalks celery, sliced

  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced

  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans

  • 5 cups water

  • 2 tablespoons hawaij

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable bouillon powder

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook and stir in hot oil until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add squash and potato to onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in tomato, celery, carrots, and garbanzo beans with their liquid; cook for 5 minutes.

  2. Pour in water and bring soup to a boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in hawaij and vegetable bouillon powder. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Season to taste.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

179 Calories
4g Fat
34g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 179
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Sodium 133mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 13%
Dietary Fiber 7g 23%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 4g 9%
Vitamin C 45mg 50%
Calcium 114mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 844mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.