Gypsy Soup

Mary Shedd served this for a delightful reunion with Anne Pilli in Duluth. I remember making it with Mary years ago - it is a good soup to welcome in fall.

2 tbsp olive oil
2 large onions
2-4 garlic cloves crushed
1/2 c chopped celery
2 c peeled chopped sweet potatoes
3 c broth
1 bay leaf
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp tumeric
1 tsp basil
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp cayene pepper
1 chopped red pepper
1 can or 2 cups garbonzo beans

Saute the onions, garlic, celery and sweet potatoes about 5 minutes. Add broth and spices and simmer 15 minutes. Add red pepper and garbanzo beans and heat 5 minutes more.