Moroccan Carrot Soup with Chickpeas
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4.8
33 reviews
Excellent
Moroccan Carrot Soup with Chickpeas
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Creamy soup without the cream! This silky spiced Moroccan Carrot Soup is thickened with chickpeas and screams comfort with every bite. Serve it as an appetizer or light lunch. i166 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SP
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Ingredients
- 3 teaspoon olive oil divided
- ½ yellow onion chopped
- 1 ¾ pounds carrots chopped (about 5 cups chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (14 oz) can chickpeas drained & rinsed
- Yogurt and minced parsley for garnish if desired (leave off yogurt of vegan)
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Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large nonstick saucepan set over medium heat.
- Add the onions and cook until tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil, then stir in the carrots and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne and salt. Cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the vegetable broth and chickpeas. Bring to a boil, then lower heat slightly and cook at a lively simmer until the carrots are very tender, about 30 minutes.
- Allow the soup to cool for about 10 minutes. In batches, puree the soup in a blender until smooth. Return to the saucepan to reheat.
- Serve with yogurt and parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Weight Watchers Points: 1 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 4 (Points+)
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cup
Calories
166.4kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
30.1g
(10%)
Protein
4.6g
(9%)
Fat
3.3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Sodium
1377.4mg
(57%)
Fiber
6.3g
(25%)
Sugar
7.5g
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1664 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 166.4kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 30.1g | 10% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 9% |
| Fat | 3.3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1377.4mg | 57% |
| Fiber | 6.3g | 25% |
| Sugar | 7.5g | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
33 reviews
Excellent
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