Halloween Gypsy Soup

Here’s a great Halloween soup and a perfect opportunity to entice your kids with any variety of winter squash in a bowl of—

Gypsy Soup

Measurements don’t have to be exact, substitutions may be made (within reason) adjusting spices, appropriate to the preferences of your family. This is a quick, delicious, nutritious soup for all seasons.

4 tablespoons olive oil or butter
2 cups chopped onion
3 cloves chopped garlic
1/2 cup celery
2 1/4 cups chopped and peeled winter squash, carrots or
sweet   potatoes, or mix all 3
3/4 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped (canned tomatoes can be used)
1 1/2 cups drained, canned chick peas
1/2 cup peas
3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
salt and pepper to taste
Suggested spices:
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. paprika
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon tamari
dash cinnamon
dash cayenne pepper
chipolte sauce
lemon or lime
a bit of sugar if needed
Saute garlic and onions in the olive oil or butter. Add vegetables. Mix. Add seasonings and stock, simmer. Add tamari and continue to cook very slowly until vegetables are tender.
serves 4 to 6