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Vegan Sweet Potato Soup

This velvety smooth vegan sweet potato soup is creamy without the cream, and rich with spices and nutrients. It will warm you to your toes on a chilly evening!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Cooling Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 2508 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons olive oil divided
  • ½ yellow onion chopped
  • 1 ¾ pounds sweet potato peeled & chopped (about 5 cups)
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • ¾ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ⅛ teaspoons cayenne pepper (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (14 oz.) can chickpeas drained & rinsed
  • Minced cilantro & toasted pepitas for garnish if desired

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil, then stir in the sweet potatoes, garlic and ginger. Cook for 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in the curry powder, ground coriander, cayenne pepper (optional) and salt. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in the vegetable broth and chickpeas. Bring to a boil, then lower heat slightly and cook at a lively simmer until the sweet potatoes are very tender, about 30 minutes.
  5. 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.
  6. Serve with cilantro and toasted pepitas, if desired.

Notes

  • Weight Watchers Points: 5 (Freestyle Points - Blue), 5 (Green), 1 (Purple)

Nutrition Information

Serving 1.33cups Calories 250.8kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 48.2g (16%) Protein 6.3g (13%) Fat 3.5g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Sodium 760mg (32%) Fiber 7.5g (30%) Sugar 8.1g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2508

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.33cups
Calories 250.8kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 48.2g 16%
Protein 6.3g 13%
Fat 3.5g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Sodium 760mg 32%
Fiber 7.5g 30%
Sugar 8.1g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.