Ingredients

1 cup (or more) chopped onion

1 clove garlic, chopped

1 carrot, sliced thin

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon paprika

14 oz can diced tomatoes

1 quart vegetable or chicken broth

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

1/3 cup raisins or cranberries

1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed

2 cups each - cubed vegetables, such as sweet potato, zucchini or other squash, potatoes, chick peas

1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra or green beans, thawed

2 tart apples, cubed

Preparation

Saute onion in a little oil. Add carrots after onions begin to become translucent. Add garlic for thelast minute. Add seasonings and combine.

Bring canned tomatoes, tomato sauce and broth to a boil in a large stockpot.Add the rest of the ingredients, bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Cook until veggies are tender, 30-45 min.