Sweet Potato Courgette Soup (Low GI + Vegan)
Nothing feels better than this warm hearty sweet potato courgette soup when your energy levels are low and you want a quick nutritious meal for the family.
Ingredients
- 1 medium carrots chopped
- 1 small red onions chopped
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium sweet potato chopped
- 500 ml water
- 2 cans chickpeas
- 1 large courgette chopped
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- In a pan over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add chopped onions and cook until slightly translucent, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, carrots, sweet potatoes, and courgette. Cook for an additional 10 minutes until vegetables are softened.
- Add chickpeas (garbanzo beans) and water to the pan. Season with salt and stir well. Let the mixture simmer for 25 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Transfer the cooked mixture to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Optionally, garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve the soup hot with toasted bread on the side.