Creamy Vegetable Tahini Soup

Directions

1. 1

   1/3 c Raw tahini 1/3 c Water 3 tb Tamari 1 tb Freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 ts Ground cumin 1 pn Cayenne pepper 4 c Vegetable stock or boui

2. 2

   chopped 2 c Finely chopped broccoli -- florets and stalks 2 md Leeks

3. 3

   sliced -- (thoroughly washed) 2 md Tomatoes

4. 4

   coarsely chopped 1/4 c Finely chopped fresh parsley Put the tahini, the 1/3 cup water, the tamari, lemon juice, cumin, and cayenne in a smal

5. 5

   Put the vegetable stock and carrots in a large pot, cover, and bring to a boil over medium heat

6. 6

   Immediately reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes

7. 7

   Stir in the broccoli, leeks, tomatoes, and parsley

8. 8

   Cover and return to a boil over medium-high heat, then immediately reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minut