Moosewood's Gypsy Soup

-3-4 Tbsp. olive oil

-2 cups chopped onion

-2 cloves crushed garlic

-2 cups chopped, peeled sweet potatoes or winter squash (I like to do a cup of each)

-1/2 cup chopped celery

-1 cup chopped, fresh tomatoes (or substitute 1 can of tomatoes)

-3/4 cup chopped sweet bell pepper

-1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas

-3 cups stock or water

-2 tsp. paprika

-1 tsp. turmeric

-1 tsp. basil

-1 tsp. salt

-Dash of cinnamon

-Dash of cayenne

-1 bay leaf

-1 Tbs. tamari