Moroccan Sweet Potato and Chickpea Soup

Moroccan cuisine is known for its bold flavors and vibrant spices, which are showcased in this delicious sweet potato and chickpea soup.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Moroccan Sweet Potato and Chickpea Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Moroccan Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Sweet potatoes
• 200 gram Chickpeas
• 1 piece Onion
• 2 piece Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 800 milliliter Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 20 gram Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into small cubes.
2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
3. Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.
4. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
5. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened.
6. Add the ground cumin, coriander, and cinnamon to the pot and stir for a minute.
7. Add the sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil.
8. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
9. Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender to puree until smooth.
10. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
11. Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 10g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.