Recipe Name:	Curried Vegetable Soup	Difficulty:	Intermediate
Source:	Yankee	Serving Size:	6
Ethnicity:	Indian	Comments:
Base:	Vegetable
Course:	Entree
Preparation Time:	30-60 Minutes

Ingredients: 2 Tablespoon(s) canola oil 2 Each(s) medium onions, finely diced 4 Each(s) garlic cloves, minced 2 Teaspoon(s) minced gingerroot 2 Cup(s) mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 Teaspoon(s) ground coriander 1 Teaspoon(s) ground cumin 1 Teaspoon(s) turmeric 1/8 Teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper 4 Cup(s) vegetable stock 1 Each(s) can (14-oz) unsweetened coconut milk 1 Teaspoon(s) salt 2 Each(s) large boiling (waxy) potatoes, peeled and diced 1 1/2 Cup(s) green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths 1/4 Cup(s) red bell pepper, very finely diced 1/2 Cup(s) fine egg noodles or 1-inch pieces of broken vermicelli 1 Each(s) lemon, squeezed

Directions: Warm th eoil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic and gingerroot, and saute, stirring often, until the onions are soft and golden, about 10 minutes. Add the mushrooms, then saute for 5 minutes. Sprinkle on the coriander, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often. Pour in the vegetable stock, coconut milk, and salt, then bring to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in the green beans, red bell pepper, and noodles, and cook at a lively simmer until the vegetables and noodles are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice just before serving.