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    06/11/2016 Dinner Recipes

    Spiced Sweet Potato Soup, Sumac Croutons & Chorizo

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    Sweet potato soup spiced with ras-el-hanout and topped with sumac croutons and crispy chorizo. Finish off with a dollop of yoghurt for a filling winter meal.

    Sweet potato soup spiced with ras-el-hanout and topped with sumac croutons and crispy chorizo. Finish off with a dollop of yoghurt for a filling winter meal.

    Sweet potato soup spiced with ras-el-hanout and topped with sumac croutons and crispy chorizo. Finish off with a dollop of yoghurt for a filling winter meal.

    The moment it ticked over to November it was suddenly freeeeezing.

    It's depressing in a way, I genuinely think I'd forgotten what cold felt like. Suddenly I have to get used to frozen fingers and toes again. Rubbish!

    Sweet potato soup spiced with ras-el-hanout and topped with sumac croutons and crispy chorizo. Finish off with a dollop of yoghurt for a filling winter meal.

    But the thing that unfreezes fingers is holding a big bowl of steaming hot soup. Luckily I have one of those for you today.

    You want some soup don't you? How about spiced sweet potato soup? And you can even chuck on a couple of croutons tossed with a sprinkling of a zingy sumac. Or how about some crispy fried chorizo. Or even better, both!

    Sweet potato soup spiced with ras-el-hanout and topped with sumac croutons and crispy chorizo. Finish off with a dollop of yoghurt for a filling winter meal.

    I've been making a curried version of this sweet potato soup for years. It's one of the best comfort foods and it fills you up real good thanks to all those carbs.

    The other night I was trying to work out what to make Will for dinner before he went out and I couldn't get this soup out of my head despite the fact Will hates having soup for dinner.

    Sweet potato soup spiced with ras-el-hanout and topped with sumac croutons and crispy chorizo. Finish off with a dollop of yoghurt for a filling winter meal.

    Unfortunately for Will I decided I wasn't going to give in to his bizarre anti-soup sentiments. I figured I'd mix it up a bit this time round and go for a ras-el-hanout spiced soup this time.

    Croutons always make soup better so I threw some in the oven and then tossed them with sumac. One final thing was needed, a handful of chopped chorizo fried in a pan while the soup was cooking.

    Sweet potato soup spiced with ras-el-hanout and topped with sumac croutons and crispy chorizo. Finish off with a dollop of yoghurt for a filling winter meal.

    Throw it all together with some cooling yoghurt and you're ready to eat! Make sure you keep the tray of croutons and chorizo next to you all the way through so you can keep adding toppings, that will make or break your meal, trust me.

    Sweet potato soup spiced with ras-el-hanout and topped with sumac croutons and crispy chorizo. Finish off with a dollop of yoghurt for a filling winter meal.

    Want more? Get all my other soup recipes before you go.

    Keep scrolling to get the full recipe...

    WONDERING WHAT TO DO WITH THE LEFTOVER INGREDIENTS YOU’VE GOT FROM MAKING THIS SPICED SWEET POTATO SOUP WITH SUMAC CROUTONS & CHORIZO?

    If you’re anything like me then you’re always looking for ways to save money and avoid food waste so I want to make sure you’ve get plenty of ideas on how to use up any ingredients that are leftover from my recipes!

    Use up the chorizo in this chorizo shakshuka

    This chorizo shakshuka is full of smoky flavour from the chorizo and smoked paprika. Serve with crusty bread for those runny yolks and a dollop of yoghurt.

    Sweet potatoes can be finished up in this peanut and sweet potato stew

    This peanut and sweet potato stew is spicy, filling and delicious. Add all your favourite toppings and serve with a healthy portion of rice or other grain.

    Sweet potato soup spiced with ras-el-hanout and topped with sumac croutons and crispy chorizo. Finish off with a dollop of yoghurt for a filling winter meal.

    Spiced Sweet Potato Soup with Sumac Croutons and Chorizo

    Sweet potato soup spiced with ras-el-hanout and topped with sumac croutons and crispy chorizo. Finish off with a dollop of yoghurt for a filling winter meal.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 690kcal
    Author: Amy Fulwood

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 Onion chopped
    • 680 g Sweet Potato peeled and chopped
    • 2 cloves Garlic crushed
    • 1-2 tablespoon Ras-el-Hanout
    • Salt and Pepper
    • 2 litres Vegetable or Chicken Stock
    • 200 g Red Lentils
    • 1 400g tin Coconut Milk
    • 2 slices Bread (whatever kind you like)
    • Drizzle of Olive Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Sumac
    • 75 g Chorizo cubed
    • Yoghurt for serving
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 200°C. Heat the oil in a large soup pot over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for five minutes. Add the sweet potato and garlic and cook for another 5 minutes then add the ras-el-hanout and a good helping of salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes more.
    • Pour in the stock and lentils and bring to the boil. Cook for 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Blend the soup until smooth then return to the heat and add the coconut milk, check for seasoning and keep warm until ready to serve.
    • Cut the bread into cubes  and place on a baking tray with a drizzle of olive oil. Place in the oven for 8-10 minutes until crispy and brown. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with sumac. Toss.
    • While the croutons are cooking heat a drizzle of olive oil in a small frying pan over a medium high heat. Add the chorizo and cook until crispy. Serve the soup topped with the croutons, chorizo and a dollop of yoghurt.
    Nutrition Facts
    Spiced Sweet Potato Soup with Sumac Croutons and Chorizo
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 690 Calories from Fat 297
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 33g51%
    Saturated Fat 22g110%
    Cholesterol 16mg5%
    Sodium 416mg17%
    Potassium 1426mg41%
    Carbohydrates 78g26%
    Fiber 21g84%
    Sugar 10g11%
    Protein 24g48%
    Vitamin A 24160IU483%
    Vitamin C 9.8mg12%
    Calcium 145mg15%
    Iron 9.4mg52%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Ellen says

      September 06, 2017 at 1:24 pm

      This will be delicious when the weather gets cooler, although that won't be for a while here. Pinning for later!

      Reply
    2. Jeni @ Biscuits & Booze says

      September 06, 2017 at 1:50 pm

      5 stars
      I make a curried sweet potato soup but I've never tried ras el hanout. That's a great idea!

      Reply
    3. Jagruti says

      September 06, 2017 at 2:09 pm

      Awesome pics and I see You've done a really nice recipe. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
    4. Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy says

      September 06, 2017 at 2:23 pm

      5 stars
      This is just oh-so-delicious and comforting, and perfect for when the weather turns any day now!

      Reply
    5. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

      September 06, 2017 at 2:39 pm

      5 stars
      I love soup anyway -- but the chorizo sends it over the top for me! Hearty, warming and seriously gorgeous.

      Reply

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