Curried Freekeh Soup with Kale and Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3/4cup feekeh
- 1bunch kale
- 1 onion
- 1 sweet potato
- 1tablespoon curry powder
- 1can chickpeas
- 2tablespoons vegetable stock concentrate
- 1teaspoon chili flakes
- 1tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Freekeh is a whole grain with a chewy texture similar to bulgur, and it cooks up in about 20 minutes. Freekeh also packs quite the punch–when compared to other grains, it is higher in protein (just ½ a cup = 16g of protein per serving), fiber (which helps you curb cravings), vitamins and minerals. It also has a lower glycemic index, keeping those blood sugar levels in check.
1. Finely chop the onion. Peel and cut the sweet potato into 1⁄2inch cubes. Cut the stems off the kale leaves and discard. Cut the leaves into thin strips by rolling the leaves up into a cigar and finely slicing. Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
2. Heat a large pot over mediumhigh heat. Add a tablespoon of oil and add the sweet potato and onion. Season with 1⁄2 teaspoon salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes, until the onions are soft and translucent.
3. Once the onions are soft, add the curry powder and as many chili flakes as you dare (we used 1⁄4 teaspoon!). Cook, stirring, for a minute until the curry is fragrant.
4. Add the freekeh, 5 cups of water, and the stock concentrate and bring to a boil. Once it has boiled, reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for about 8 minutes.
5. After 8 minutes, add the chickpeas and kale. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Cook and cover for another 5 minutes.
Finish: When the soup is ready, serve immediately! Enjoy!
This recipe from HelloFresh was republished with permission. It originally appeared as Curried Freekeh Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Kale.
Nutritional Info *per serving
- Calories 673
- Fat 21g
- Saturated Fat 2g
- Sodium 638mg
- Carbohydrate 95g
- Fiber 23g
- Sugars 11g
- Protein 25g