Gypsy Soup

The vegetables used in this soup are flexible. Any orange vegetable can be combined with green. Such as peas or green beans to replace peppers, or carrots and/or squash to replace the sweet potato.

1. In a soup kettle or large saucepan, saute onions garlic, celery, and sweet potatoes in olive oil for about five minutes.

2. Add seasonings, except tamari, and the stock/water. Simmer covered, for fifteen minutes.

3. Add remaining vegetables, chickpeas, and tamari.

4. Simmer another 10 minutes or so - until all the vegetables are as tender as you like them.