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Curried Soup
1 medium onion, chopped 1 potato, cut into 1" cubes 2 carrots, cut into chunks 1 cup shredded cabbage, in 2-3" lengths 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 stalk broccoli, cut into small florets, stem peeled and cut into chunks 2 small zucchini, cut into chunks 2 cups banana squash, cubed or 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed 1 can straw mushrooms (or equivalent in fresh garden mushrooms) 1/2 pkg tofu (about 6 oz) cut into 1/2" x 2" strips 1/2 cup frozen corn 1 cup cooked macaroni or pasta shells, or 1 cup cooked couscous 6 cups water with either 2 veg bouillon cubes or 2 tbs mellow brown miso 2 tbs. curry powder fresh ground black pepper to taste 2 tbs butter (or margarine for vegan) 1 tbs oil
heat oil, sautee onions and garlic over medium heat until soft; add carrots, sautee for about 5 minutes; add water and potatoes, bring to a boil, cook for about 10 minutes; then add broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms, cabbage, corn, and spices, reduce heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes stirring occassionally. next add the corn and the squash (or sweet potato); the squash will cook and dissolve, making for a thicker sweeter soup.
A few minutes before serving add the tofu and the cooked pasta or couscous, and the butter.
Serve with a fresh crusty bread and red wine.
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