Gypsy Soup

Ingredients

• 2 medium ripe tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 stalk celery, minced
• 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons mild paprika
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 dash cinnamon
• 1 dash cayenne
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 cups water
• 1 medium bell pepper, diced
• 1 12 cups chickpeas, cooked