Savory Flavorful Sweet Potato Vegetable Soup for Cozy Nights
Enjoy a comforting bowl of Flavorful Sweet Potato Vegetable Soup packed with nourishing ingredients perfect for chilly nights.
Equipment
- large stockpot
Ingredients
For the Soup
- 2 medium sweet potatoes orange-fleshed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil to sauté aromatics
- 1 chopped onion provides depth and sweetness
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth flavorful liquid base
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin adds warmth and earthy notes
- 1 leaf bay leaf infuses a subtle depth of flavor
- 3 cups kale or spinach chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar for delightful tang
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for about 5-7 minutes until translucent and golden brown.
- Stir in 2 medium sweet potatoes cut into 1-inch chunks, 4 cups of vegetable broth, 1 can of drained and rinsed chickpeas, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, and 1 bay leaf. Bring to a vigorous boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 45-50 minutes.
- Once the sweet potatoes are fork-tender, remove the bay leaf. Scoop out 2 cups of the soup and blend until smooth, returning to the pot.
- Stir in 3 cups of chopped kale or spinach and ¼ cup of fresh parsley. Allow to wilt for 3-5 minutes, adjusting with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, optionally garnishing with Parmesan cheese and a side of crusty bread.
Notes
This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
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