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A spoonful of soup with chickpeas and sweet potatoes, highlighting the texture of the soup.
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Chickpea and Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

This Chickpea and Sweet Potato Soup is excellent as an appetizer!  A perfect balance of sweet, savory, and with a hint of herb in every bowl ---serve it any time of the year!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5
Calories: 391kcal
Author: Neriz

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 to 3 & 1/2 cups chickpeas, pre-cooked
  • 4 small sweet potatoes, chopped into small cubes (2 & 1/2 cups when chopped)
  • 1 medium carrot, chopped into small cubes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 to 4 cups stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • salt and pepper, to season

Instructions

  • Place a medium to large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Pour oil, and once it's ready, add garlic and onion.
  • Sauté until the onion softens.
  • Add chickpeas, sweet potato, and chopped carrot- mix and combine.
  • Pout the stock and add the dried rosemary, salt, and ground black pepper.
  • Cover with a lid and bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat, then continue simmering until the vegetables are tender.
  • Transfer about two cups of chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and carrots into a bowl and use an immersion blender to puree them.
  • Add the pureed portion back into the pot --- and mix to combine.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper; place the lid back on.
  • Continue simmering for two more minutes, then take your sweet potato and chickpea soup off the heat.
  • Transfer into serving bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if preferred --- enjoy!

Notes

  • Cook's Tip:  Don't add all the stock right away.  Start with three cups first, then add more if you prefer more liquid in your sweet potato and chickpea soup.
  • Refer to the post for more tips and substitutions.

Nutrition

Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 16829IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 4mg