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Khazari Stew for 2 (vegetarian version)

• 5 cups of vegetable soup stock
• 1/2 c. chopped onions
• 1 large turnip, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch dice
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, sliced into strips
• 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes, with juice (or boil them fresh, skin them & cut up)
• 1/8 cup tomato paste (2 tbsp.)
• 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp. hot pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
• 1 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained & rinsed (or cook your own)
• 3/8 c. fresh cilantro, chopped
• Salt to taste
• 4 oz. thick Chinese noodles, freshly boiled, for serving

1. Saute onions in olive oil for a few minutes, until softened and slightly colored.

2. Add onions to vegetable stock, then add turnips, carrots, red  pepper, tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, hot pepper flakes, coriander, chickpeas,    1/8 c. cilantro, and salt to taste.  Bring to a boil, then simmer, uncovered for 30 mins. (or slightly more). Let stand for 15 mins.

3. Ladle into bowls, top with noodles, and sprinkle w/ remaining fresh cilantro.