Chickpea Soup I

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups peeled and chopped sweet potatoes
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste