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Gypsy Vegetable Soup

 

 

 

 

INGREDIENTS

 

3 T 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 t paprika

1 t turmeric

1 t basil

1 t salt

Dash cinnamon

Dash cayenne

1 bay leaf

1 T tamari soy sauce

 

 

 

METHOD

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.

 

Serving size: 4

Preparation time: 1:30

 

 

 

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.