Gypsy Soup

This is a recipe from my dear friend Kristin. Yummy!

Saute:
2 T olive oil
2 C chopped onion
1 1/2 T garlic
1 stalk celery ,inced
2 C peeled, diced sweet potatoes

Add Seasonings & saute for 5 more minutes:
1 tsp salt
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp basil
dash of cinnamon
dash of cayenne
1 bay leaf

Add 3 cups water (or 3 cups stalk) Simmer for 15 minutes

Add & Simmer for 10 more minutes:
2 diced medium tomatoes
1 medium diced bell pepper
1 1/2 C cooked chick peas (can be canned)


Delicious!

Yellow Split Pea Soup

Saute:
2 T olive oil
4 diced yellow onions
5 diced carrots
5 diced celery
5 diced red potatoes

add while sauteing:
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp marjoram
1 tsp thyme
1 bay leaf

Add to:
8 cups chicken broth (or 2 T bullion with 8 cups water)
1 pound rinsed yellow split peas (a little more than 2 cups)
2 cups water (if needed)

Bring to boil, then simmer on low for 2-3 hours.

(rating:10)
*recipe from my sister Sheralie