Yemenite Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 lbs beef chuck, with bones or stewing beef
• salt
• 1 onion, peeled
• 2 ripe medium tomatoes, left whole
• 5 cups boiling water
• 6 small boiling potatoes

Directions

1. 1

   Mix cumin, turmeric, and pepper.

2. 2

   Put beef in a large pot and sprinkle with salt and spice mixture.

3. 3

   Cook for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally.

4. 4

   Add onion and tomatoes and enough boiling water to cover meat.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil and skim foam from surface.

6. 6

   Cover and cook over low heat for about 2 hours.

7. 7

   Peel the potatoes and add to the soup, if necessary, add water to cover.

8. 8

   Cook over low heat until meat and potatoes are tender (about 1 additional hour) Adjust seasoning, remove onion and tomatoes.

9. 9

   Serve and enjoy!