Watch the snow fall while staying warm with this delicious soup!
1. Heat olive oil in a stock pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, garlic, celery and sweet potatoes for about 5 minutes, or until onion is soft. Season with paprika, turmeric, basil, cinnamon, cayenne, and bay leaf. Stir to blend, and then stir in vegetable broth 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.