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Moroccan Carrot Soup with Chickpeas

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

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Cooling Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 1664 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Moroccan

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)

Instructions

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  1. Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large nonstick saucepan set over medium heat.
  2. Add the onions and cook until tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
  3. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil, then stir in the carrots and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne and salt. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Serve with yogurt and parsley, if desired.

Notes

  • Weight Watchers Points: 1 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 4 (Points+)

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.