Description
Warm up your kitchen with this incredibly aromatic Moroccan-inspired sweet potato soup. This healthy vegetarian meal is a game-changer for busy weeknights, offering a velvety texture from roasted sweet potatoes and a smoky, earthy depth from premium spices. Protein-packed chickpeas add a satisfying bite to this nutrient-dense bowl. It is the ultimate comfort food for meal prep enthusiasts, as the flavors only improve over time. Easy to make in just one pot, this vibrant soup is as efficient as it is delicious.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
4 cups vegetable broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent and soft.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the cumin, smoked paprika, ginger, and turmeric; toast for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
Add the cubed sweet potatoes and vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth and glossy.
Stir in the chickpeas and simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Notes
For a chunkier texture, only blend half of the soup mixture before adding the chickpeas. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This soup freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop simmering
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg