Gypsy soup

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsOlive oil; up to 4T
2cupsChopped onion
2Cloves chopped garlic
2cupsSweet potatoes; chopped & peeled
(Or winter squash)
½cupChopped celery
1cupChopped fresh tomatoes
¾cupChopped sweet peppers
cupCooked chickpeas
3cupsStock or water
2teaspoonsPaprika
1teaspoonTurmeric
1teaspoonBasil
1teaspoonSalt
1dashCinnamon
1dashCayenne
1Bay leaf
1tablespoonTamari soy sauce

Directions

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.

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.

Recipe by: Mollie Katzen, "Moosewood Cookbook" Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.