Description
This Moroccan Sweet Potato Soup with Chickpeas is a hearty, aromatic, and warming bowl perfect for cozy evenings. 🍠🥣 Spiced with cumin, coriander, and cinnamon, it’s a nourishing vegan soup full of flavor and texture!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 4–5 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cayenne (if using). Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add sweet potatoes, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a creamy yet chunky texture.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley and a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
💡 Tip: For extra richness, stir in a splash of coconut milk before serving. This soup freezes well and makes great leftovers!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soups, Vegan Recipes, Healthy Recipes
- Method: Simmered
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: moroccan sweet potato soup, chickpea soup, vegan soup recipe, healthy comfort food, spiced vegetable soup