Description
Warm comfort meets global flavors in this coconut chickpea sweet potato soup, blending creamy textures with nourishing ingredients. Caribbean-inspired spices and silky coconut milk create a soul-warming bowl that connects hearty nutrition with delightful culinary creativity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (0.45 kg) sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 can (15 ounces or 425 grams) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) vegetable broth
- 1 can (13.5 ounces or 400 milliliters) full-fat coconut milk
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning and Oil:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or soy sauce for a vegan option)
- Salt, to taste
- Ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a spacious pot, introducing diced sweet potato and minced garlic, sautéing until a rich, aromatic fragrance develops and vegetables soften slightly.
- Incorporate vibrant red bell pepper pieces, tender chickpeas, vegetable broth, creamy coconut milk, and umami-rich fish sauce into the simmering mixture.
- Allow the liquid to gently bubble, creating a harmonious blend of flavors while ensuring sweet potato cubes transform into a perfectly tender consistency, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Carefully assess and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, balancing the soup’s overall taste profile.
- Transfer the velvety soup into serving bowls, elevating the presentation with a delicate sprinkle of fresh, bright cilantro leaves as an optional yet recommended garnish.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper or adding chili flakes for spice lovers.
- Swap fish sauce with soy sauce or tamari to make the recipe completely vegetarian and vegan-friendly.
- Use light coconut milk for a lower-calorie version without compromising rich, creamy texture.
- Enhance protein content by adding quinoa or extra chickpeas for a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg