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High Protein Chickpea and Sweet Potato Soup with Spinach
A hearty, nutritious soup combining chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and spinach for a high-protein, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Canned Goods
- 2 cans chickpeas (15 oz each, drained and rinsed)
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs, peeled and cubed)
- 5 cups fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook 5-6 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne; stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sweet potatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a boil, then simmer 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Mash half the sweet potatoes in the pot to create a creamy base. Add chickpeas and simmer 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in spinach until wilted, then add lemon juice. Adjust salt and pepper, serve hot.
Notes
This soup is perfect for a filling, high-protein meal packed with vegetables and flavor.