Creamy vegetable tahini soup

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupRaw tahini
cupWater
3tablespoonsTamari
1tablespoonFreshly squeezed lemon juice
1teaspoonGround cumin
1pinchCayenne pepper
4cupsVegetable stock or bouillon OR water
2mediumsCarrots; chopped
2cupsFinely chopped broccoli florets and stalks
2mediumsLeeks; sliced (thoroughly washed)
2mediumsTomatoes; coarsely chopped
¼cupFinely chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Put the tahini, the ⅓ cup water, the tamari, lemon juice, cumin, and cayenne in a small bowl, and stir together.

Put the vegetable stock and carrots in a large pot, cover, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Immediately reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the broccoli, leeks, tomatoes, and parsley.

Cover and return to a boil over medium-high heat, then immediately reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Add the tahini mixture and stir until mixed. Bring just to a simmer, and serve immediately.

Source: May All Be Fed - by John Robbins (including recipes by Jia Patton and Friends) Typed for you by Karen Mintzias