Gypsy Soup

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Gypsy Soup

 

Recipe By : Mollie Katzen, " Moosewood Cookbook "

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :1:30

Categories : Soups & Stews

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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3 tablespoons olive oil -- up to 4T

2 cups chopped onion

2 cloves chopped garlic

2 cups sweet potatoes -- chopped & peeled

(Or winter squash)

1/2 cup chopped celery

1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes

3/4 cup chopped sweet peppers

1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas

3 cups stock or water

2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon basil

1 teaspoon salt

dash cinnamon

dash cayenne

1 bay leaf

1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce

 

In a soup kettle or large saucepan, saute onions, garlic, celery and sweet

potatoes in olive oil for about five minutes. Add seasonings, except

tamari, and the stock or water. Simmer, covered, fifteen minutes. Add

remaining vegetables and chickpeas. Simmer another 10 minutes or so - until

all the vegetables are as tender as you like them.

 

Formatted by Karen Sonnessa <ksonness

 

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NOTES : The vegetables used in this soup are flexible. Any orange vegetable

can be combined with green...for example, peas or green beans could replace

the peppers. Carrots can be used instead of, or in addition to the squash

or sweet potatoes, etc.

 

Karen S

ksonness