A One Pot Vegetarian Stew to Celebrate the First Day of Fall

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, chopped
• 5 carrots, sliced
• 1 potato, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 head cauliflower, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 quart vegetable broth
• 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds pepper
• for serving: fresh cilantro, lemon wedges, and flatbread/naan/cornbread (optional)