Bowls of Moroccan sweet potato and chickpea soup with diced tomatoes and warm spices.

Moroccan Chickpea and Sweet Potato Soup

A fragrant Moroccan chickpea and sweet potato soup simmered with warm spices, diced tomatoes, and bright lemon.

Prep10 min
Cook25 min
Total35 min
Serves4
VegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-free
8282/100 · GoodBuilt on sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes and chickpeas. Held back by vegetable broth.

This hearty North African-inspired soup pairs naturally sweet root vegetables with protein-rich chickpeas in a fragrant, golden broth. Warm notes of cumin, cinnamon, and ginger infuse every spoonful, while a finishing splash of lemon brings the flavors into bright balance. It comes together effortlessly in one pot for a nourishing weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Warm the extra-virgin olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat for 1 minute until shimmering.

  2. 2

    Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger, stirring constantly for 1 minute until aromatic and lightly toasted.

  3. 3

    Add the diced sweet potatoes, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper, stirring well to combine.

  4. 4

    Bring the soup to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, which takes about 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Turn the heat down to medium-low, cover loosely with a lid, and simmer for 16 to 18 minutes until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.

  6. 6

    Remove the pot from the heat and let the soup settle for 2 minutes before ladling into warm bowls.

Tip

Store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. If the broth thickens upon standing, stir in a splash of warm water when reheating.

An original Clearshelf recipe, built from products on Clearshelf. Photo is illustrative.