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Gypsy Soup

SUBMITTED BY: BINGADING PHOTO BY: mommymeggy

"This is a savory vegetable soup that permeates a wonderful aroma. Perfect for those brisk fall days. Serve with crusty bread. For a vegetarian soup, substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 68 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 cups diced peeled sweet potatoes
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon tamari
  • 1 cup chopped fresh tomato
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked garbanzo beans
  • 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat olive oil in a stock pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion, garlic, celery and sweet potatoes for about 5 minutes, or until onion is soft. Season with paprika, turmeric, basil, salt, cinnamon, cayenne, and bay leaf. Stir to blend, then stir in chicken stock and tamari. Cover, and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
  2. Add tomatoes, garbanzo beans and green pepper to the soup, and simmer for another 10 minutes, or until all of the vegetables are tender. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2007 by NANETTE
A wonderful soup, we substituted soy sauce as we didn't have the tamari, also changed to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2006 by Aly
WOW this was so good. so so so good. It was very hearty and filling, the sort of soup that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2006 by CSNYDER
this was awesome! I added some extra mixed beans, chopped cabbage and barley . The sweet... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2005 by momof6in8years
OMG this is soooo yummy! My husband and I really enjoy Thai food, and he told me this is just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2008 by Meg Natural
Definitely double the stock. I skipped the saute step and just put all ingredients in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2007 by Banhel
Exceptional flavor. I took the advice of some of the other reviewers and doubled the recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2007 by CreativeCook
Great soup! I used yellow curry powder instead of turmeric, 4 cups of broth, two cans of chick... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2006 by DaraFG
This soup was both delicious and fragrant. We more than doubled the amount of broth the recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2006 by Raquelita
I Love this recipe. I have been making gypsy soup for years, and have made some variations... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2007 by laralee79
VERY good! I added 1 lb extra lean ground beef, precooked, just before the tomatoes and beans...