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Creamy Roasted Sweet Potato Soup with Sweet & Smoky Chickpeas

Creamy Roasted Sweet Potato Soup with Sweet & Smoky Chickpeas

Approx. Time:
10 min prep • 30 min cook • 40 min total
Servings:
6 servings

Why I’ll Never Get Tired of Sweet Potato Soup

There are certain ingredients I always come back to, and sweet potatoes and chickpeas are high on that list. They’re comforting, nourishing, and incredibly versatile — and when you pair them together, something really special happens.

This creamy roasted sweet potato soup with sweet & smoky chickpeas is one of those recipes I make when I want something that feels cozy and satisfying, but still light enough that I don’t feel weighed down afterward. It’s simple, fast, and made with ingredients I almost always have on hand.

What I love most about this soup is how roasting everything first completely transforms the flavor. The sweet potatoes and carrots caramelize, the onion becomes naturally sweet, and the garlic mellows out beautifully. Once everything goes into the blender with coconut milk and stock, it turns into the creamiest, silkiest soup — especially when blended in a Vitamix, which makes it smooth without any extra steps.

And then there are the chickpeas.
Sweet, smoky, slightly crispy — they add texture and make the soup feel truly satisfying. I love that they’re easy to make in one pan and instantly elevate the whole dish.

This is the kind of recipe that works for busy weekdays, meal prep, or when you just want something warm and comforting without spending hours in the kitchen. It’s filling, nourishing, and one of those meals that feels like it gives your body exactly what it needs.

Simple ingredients. Big flavor. Comfort food done right 🤍

Soup

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 large carrots, peeled
  • 1 large sweet onion, peeled and halved
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • 3 cups vegetable or chicken stock
  • 2 cups coconut milk or coconut cream

Sweet & Smoky Chickpeas

  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and dried
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Roast the vegetables

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Add sweet potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic to a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss well.

Roast for 25–30 minutes, until vegetables are soft and lightly caramelized.

2. Blend the soup

Transfer roasted vegetables to a high-speed blender.
Add 3 cups stock and coconut milk.

Blend until very smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

If you prefer it thinner, add a splash more stock.

3. Make the chickpeas

While the soup blends, heat a pan over medium heat.
Add chickpeas, olive oil, smoked paprika, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt.

Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring, until chickpeas are golden, sticky, and slightly crispy.

4. Serve

Pour soup into bowls and top with sweet & smoky chickpeas.
Finish with:

  • a swirl of coconut milk
  • chili flakes
  • fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro)

Notes

  • This soup is meal-prep friendly and keeps well for up to 4 days in the fridge
  • Freezer friendly (without toppings)
  • Add ginger or curry powder for a flavor twist

Estimated Nutrition

Macros (Approximate, per serving)

  • Calories: ~340
  • Protein: ~7g
  • Carbohydrates: ~42g
  • Fat: ~18g

Macros may vary and are not 100% accurate.