Gypsy Soup

Ingredients

• 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 2 cloves crushed garlic
• 2 cups chopped, peeled sweet potatoes 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
• Dash of cinnamon
• dash of cayenne
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon tamari
• 2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon salt