Gypsy Soup

Ingredients

• 2 T olive oil
• 2 c chopped onion
• 3 medium cloves garlic crushed
• 1 stalk celery
• 2 c diced sweet potato
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp basil
• a dash of cinnamon
• a dash of cayenne
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 cups water
• 1 can (16-20 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 medium bell pepper diced
• 1.5 cups or 16 oz can cooked chickpeas (I also add the liquid from the can)