I call this vegetarian stew and have it for dinner, but it is really soup. Very simple like most stuff I make. Peel and wash some potatoes, dice into bite size pieces, cover with water, drain, cover with water again, add a bay leaf or two, and start boiling. Meanwhile, peel and dice onions, add to pot. Cut up carrots, add to pot. Cut up some celery, add to pot. Add salt, pepper and coriander. Check for taste, adjust seasonings. I guess you could add chicken or something if you wanted, but it comes out great just like this.