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Moroccan Sweet Potato Soup with Chickpeas

Published: Nov 2, 2019 · Modified: Sep 14, 2020 by Colleen 32 Comments

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Sweet Potato Soup is delicious when spiced with Moroccan flavours and brightened with fresh lemon juice.

Sweet potato soup in a coconut shell bowl, topped with roasted chickpeas and parsley
sweet potato soup

Why Moroccan Spiced Sweet Potato Soup?

Sweet potatoes are, well, sweet. And, dishes made with them often enhance this sweetness even further, with maple syrup, and baking spices. However, for this recipe, I'm going to give the sweet potato a spicy spin.

Because of their sweetness, sweet potatoes lend themselves well to a little spice. Moroccan spices of coriander, cumin, cinnamon, chili peppers, caraway seeds, turmeric, and paprika, along with fresh lemon juice, are a delicious complement to the creamy sweetness of this beautiful orange tuber.

A bowl of soup on a table, with Sweet potato

Sweet Potato or Yam, What's the Difference?

Yams and sweet potatoes are often confused or used interchangeably, when, in fact, they are two different veggies. Yams are not sweet and they have white, starchy flesh. They are a common ingredient in West African and Caribbean cooking.

Sweet potatoes, on the other hand, are sweet, of course. There are several varieties and the flesh colours can be purple, white, and of course, orange. Orange sweet potatoes are the ones that we (in North America) most commonly use in recipes, and as side dishes to our holiday meals.

Bowl of sweet potato soup topped with lemon slices, roasted chickpeas, and parsley

Is Sweet Potato Soup Healthy?

Sweet potatoes are high in fibre and very filling. Most importantly, they are a rich source of beta carotene, which converts to Vitamin A in the body, as well as Vitamin C and potassium. Additionally, sweet potatoes are also a good source of B vitamins and minerals.

However, sweet potatoes are not a good source of protein.

Which is where chickpeas come in. This sweet potato soup contains chickpeas, both in the soup itself, and optionally, to top it off with these Spiced Lemon Roasted Chickpeas. Chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans, are very high in protein, as well as fibre, vitamins, and minerals.

Lastly, for more info about sweet potato nutrition, check out this evidence-based article: 6 Surprising Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes

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How to Garnish Moroccan Sweet Potato Soup

You can use any garnish you like, or none at all. I used, as mentioned, spiced lemon roasted chickpeas, parsley, and lemon slices. If you like cilantro, it would be perfect in place of the parsley. Some other garnish ideas are:

  • A swirl of creme fraiche, sour cream, or Greek yogurt
  • A swirl of olive, grapeseed, or chili oil
  • A few speckles of hot sauce, especially harissa
  • A tablespoon of chopped peanuts, walnuts, or pecans
  • A few crispy fried sage leaves
  • A sprinkle of chopped bacon
  • A few croutons
  • A sprinkle of paprika

A bowl of soup on a table

Looking for More Sweet Potato Goodness? Try These:

Gluten and Dairy Free Sweet Potato Scallop

Egg, Sweet Potato & Mushroom Skillet

Apple & Sweet Potato Turkey Bake

Sweet Potato Soup with Black Beans and Corn

Salmon & Sweet Potato Frittata

 

A bowl of soup with a spoon

 

Recipe

Sweet potato soup in a coconut shell bowl, topped with roasted chickpeas and parsley

Moroccan Sweet Potato Soup

A blend of sweet potatoes and chickpeas spiced with the flavours of Morocco make this hearty, healthy and delicious soup a meal in itself.
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: Moroccan
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 192.22kcal
Author: Colleen Milne

Equipment

  • Immersion Blender or Blender
  • Dutch oven or soup pot

Ingredients

  • 2 sweet potatoes medium
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion medium, diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon ground caraway seed
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 6 cups vegetable stock low sodium
  • 18 oz can chickpeas drained
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • parsely for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil
  • Scrub sweet potatoes well, then poke several times with a fork
  • Bake sweet potatoes on prepared pan in the center of oven 1 hour, or until tender
  • In a large pot or dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat
  • Add onion, celery, and garlic, and cook, stirring often, about 5 minutes, or until onions are translucent.
  • Add cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, pepper flakes, caraway, and cinnamon. Cook and stir until fragrant.
  • Add stock, chickpeas, and lemon juice and bring back to a boil
  • Slice potatoes in half lengthwise, and scoop out the flesh, adding to the pot
  • Use an immersion blender right in the pot to puree the soup, blending until smooth, or, transfer in batches to a blender, using care not to overfill, and keeping the vent open.
  • Taste and season with salt & pepper
  • Serve hot, with lemon wedges, hot sauce if desired, and garnished with parsley and Spiced Lemon Roasted Chickpeas

Notes

You can roast the sweet potatoes ahead of time (maybe while you have something else in the oven) and store them in the fridge until you're ready to make the soup.
If you like more spice, you can increase the red pepper flakes, but I would recommend using a hot sauce at serving time so that people can add more spice according to their preference. Harissa is a perfect hot sauce for this soup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 192.22kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.06g | Protein: 10.36g | Fat: 5.78g | Saturated Fat: 0.98g | Sodium: 156.2mg | Potassium: 585.67mg | Fiber: 6.47g | Sugar: 3.67g | Vitamin A: 6442.39IU | Vitamin C: 12.66mg | Calcium: 74.45mg | Iron: 2.6mg
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  1. Courtney

    May 17, 2023 at 7:57 am

    What type of onion should I get?

    Reply
    • Colleen

      May 17, 2023 at 8:40 am

      Hi Courtney, you can use a regular yellow or white onion for this soup. Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Terri

    November 18, 2019 at 5:51 pm

    I've never had sweet potato soup and that needs to change. This sounds amazing and I adore those soup bowls!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 18, 2019 at 6:18 pm

      Terri, you do need sweet potato soup in your life, asap! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Sabrina

    November 18, 2019 at 8:04 am

    Yum! I love a simple soup that has a different twist. These unique and spicy flavours are truly delicious, I’ll be making this recipe over and over!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 18, 2019 at 6:16 pm

      So glad you loved it, Sabrina!

      Reply
  4. Matt - Total Feasts

    November 17, 2019 at 11:26 am

    I love Moroccan flavours, and this soup hits all the right notes for me! Also, are those bowls meant to look like coconuts, they look so cool!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 18, 2019 at 6:16 pm

      Hi Matt, hope you love this delicious soup. And the bowls are actual cococnut shells. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Kristen

    November 15, 2019 at 1:15 pm

    This soup sounds absolutely incredible. We love sweet potato soup at our house, so this will definitely squeeze into our rotation. Can't wait to make it!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 15, 2019 at 1:19 pm

      Thanks Kristen, I hope you are able to squeeze this one in. You'll be glad you did, I promise!

      Reply
  6. dishnthekitchen

    November 15, 2019 at 9:46 am

    Amazing! Love how vibrant this soup is and those coconut bowls are so sweet. I love a good healthy soup recipe and can't wait to try this one out.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 15, 2019 at 1:17 pm

      Thanks Bernice! I hope you love it!

      Reply
  7. [email protected]

    November 14, 2019 at 7:05 pm

    I love this soup idea, Colleen. Sweet Potatoes are so versatile and so delicious and the idea of making soup with this vegetable is terrific. That is a great tip to serve the soup with hot sauce at the table for those folks who like more spiciness and for those who don't or can't (like the little ones in our families). Many thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 14, 2019 at 7:20 pm

      Thanks so much Denise! Enjoy this soup. It is so good!

      Reply
      • Samantha

        June 11, 2022 at 12:42 pm

        Hi Colleen, how many cups is a serving?

      • Colleen

        June 12, 2022 at 3:42 pm

        Hi Samantha, thanks for this question. A serving of this soup would be 1 cup, or a little more.

  8. Kelly Neil

    November 13, 2019 at 3:51 am

    Oh man this soup sounds amazing and just what we need as it starts to snow here on the East Coast. Thanks for sharing a great recipe I can add to my weekly meal plan!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 13, 2019 at 8:48 am

      You're so welcome Kelly! Enjoy, and stay warm 🙂

      Reply
  9. Leanne

    November 12, 2019 at 3:40 pm

    This soup is gorgeous Colleen! It looks so thick, creamy and smooth, and I love the colour! I could totally go for a bowl or two right now! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 13, 2019 at 8:50 am

      Thanks Leanne!

      Reply
  10. Isabelle @ Crumb

    November 12, 2019 at 2:30 pm

    This soup looks like a ray of sunshine on this snowy winter day. (And let me just say that I am not okay with the fact that there's already snow on the ground in November. Uuuuuugh.) I love the combination of Moroccan spices and the roasted chickpeas for garnish. Definitely going on my must-make list!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 12, 2019 at 3:21 pm

      Thanks Isabelle. We woke up to our first dusting of snow this morning, too. At least this soup is a good way to stay warm. Enjoy!

      Reply
  11. Krissy Allori

    November 09, 2019 at 6:27 pm

    Oh wow! This soup has everything. It is full of flavor and healthy. Loved it.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 10, 2019 at 7:17 am

      So glad you loved it, Krissy!

      Reply
  12. Mirlene

    November 09, 2019 at 4:30 pm

    I love Moroccan food, I am sure i will also love this one! I cannot wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 09, 2019 at 6:18 pm

      Hi Mirlene, I know you'll love this soup if you love Moroccan flavours. Enjoy!

      Reply
  13. Anita

    November 09, 2019 at 3:22 pm

    We love the bright color, and we love the flavors! Such a great soup.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 09, 2019 at 4:38 pm

      Hi Anita, so happy you enjoyed this yummy soup. We love the colour, too!

      Reply
  14. Chris Collins

    November 09, 2019 at 3:12 pm

    Sweet potato soup is one of my absolute faves, this moroccan version looks so delicious!!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 09, 2019 at 4:33 pm

      Chris, if you're a fan of sweet potato soup, you will love this one!

      Reply
  15. Haley D. Williams

    November 09, 2019 at 2:24 pm

    This soup has so much flavor and is a very satisfying meal

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 09, 2019 at 3:11 pm

      So happy that you liked it, Haley!

      Reply

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