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title: "Freekeh Soup: Kale and Sweet Potatoes"
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/freekeh-soup-with-kale-58331a10b32fbe57596c8f32
servings: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
time required: 35 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Spicy
  - Vegan
  - Veggie
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 404
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: The soup has a good base but some found it could use extra seasoning or spices to elevate the flavor.
  - theme: Suggestions
    text: Consider adding more salt, pepper, or additional spices to boost the overall taste profile.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Soup%20Recipes/freekeh-soup.avif"
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Wash and dry all produce. Halve, peel, and finely chop @yellow onion{1%unit}. Peel and dice @sweet potatoes{2%unit} into ½-inch cubes.

Heat a large drizzle of @olive oil{2%tbsp} in a #large pot{} over medium-high heat. Add sweet potatoes and onion and season with @salt{1%tsp} and @pepper{½%tsp}. Cook until onion is softened, about ~{3%minutes}, tossing occasionally.

Add another drizzle of olive oil to pot, along with @curry powder{1%tbsp} and @tunisian spice blend{1%tbsp}. Toss until fragrant, about ~{1%minute}.

Stir @cracked freekeh{1½%cup}, @veggie stock concentrate{2%tbsp}, and @water{5%cup} into pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until freekeh is tender, about ~{20%minutes}.

While freekeh cooks, drain and rinse @chickpeas{15%oz}. Got time while waiting for the soup to finish? Here's a fun fact: freekeh gets its name from the Arabic word for “to rub,” which refers to the process its grains go through to become uniform in size.

Stir @kale{1%bunch} and chickpeas into soup. Continue simmering until kale is wilted and chickpeas are warmed through, about ~{5%minutes}. Season to taste with salt and pepper.