Gypsy Stew

Yield:	8 Servings
Categories:	Soups, Vegetables

1	lb	Chick peas, soaked overnight and then; drained
5	fl	Olive oil
2		Onions; chopped
2		Ripe tomatoes; skinned and chopped
1	lb	Green beans; sliced
10	oz	Pumpkin, peeled; cut into chunks
		Salt
		Freshly ground black pepper
1	pt	Vegetable stock
6		Firm pears; peeled and chopped
20		Blanched almonds; toasted
4	tb	White wine vinegar
		Few saffron strands
2	tb	Paprika