Gypsy Vegetable Soup

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Gypsy Vegetable Soup

 

INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 cups onion, chopped

4 to 5 cloves of garlic, crushed

2 cups sweet potatoes, chopped

1/2 cup celery, chopped

3/4 cup of red peppers, chopped

1 and 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas

4 to 5 cups veggie stock

2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon turmeric

2 teaspoons basil

1 teaspoon salt

a dash cinnamon

a dash or two cayenne

1 bay leaf

1 tablespoon of tamari or soy sauce

 

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

in olive oil for about 10 minutes. Add seasonings except the tamari and

veggie stock. Simmer covered for 15 to 20 minutes. Add remaining veggies

and chickpeas. Simmer for another 10 minutes or until all the veggies

are tender.