---
title: Freekeh Soup
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/freekeh-soup-with-kale-58331a10b32fbe57596c8f32
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.
nutrition:
  calories: 733
  protein: 32
  fat: 15
  saturated fat: 1
  carbohydrates: 116
  sugar: 9
  fiber: 31
  sodium: 614
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Soup%20Recipes/freekeh-soup.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Halve, peel, and finely chop @yellow onion{2%unit}. Peel and dice @sweet potatoes{12%ounce} into 1/2-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{} and @pepper{}. Cook until onion is softened, ~{3%minutes}, tossing occasionally.

Add another drizzle of olive oil to pot, along with @curry powder{2%tsp} and @Tunisian spice blend{2%tsp}. Toss until fragrant, ~{1%minute}.

Stir @cracked freekeh{1.5%cup}, @veggie stock concentrate{4%unit}, and @water{5%cup} into pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until freekeh is tender, ~{20%minutes}.

While freekeh cooks, drain and rinse @chickpeas{2%box}. 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{8%ounce} and chickpeas into soup. Continue simmering until kale is wilted and chickpeas are warmed through, ~{5%minutes}. Season to taste with salt and pepper.