Mediterranean Diet Friendly Za'atar-Tahini Sweet Potato Soup

Total time50 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Za'atar-Tahini Sweet Potato Soup

Golden turmeric and cumin bloom in olive oil before tender sweet potato cubes simmer down into a silky, spiced puree studded with warm za'atar and a hit of fresh ginger. Everything gets blitzed smooth with an immersion blender, so each bowl comes out velvety without a drop of cream in sight. The real showstopper is the tahini swirl — whisked with bright lemon juice until pourable, then drizzled over the top so it ribbons through the soup with every spoonful. A final drizzle of olive oil, a dusting of za'atar, and a scatter of fresh parsley finish it with color and crunch. It's built on vegetables, olive oil, garlic, and tahini, the exact staples that make it such an easy fit for a Mediterranean-style table. Serve it with warm bread for dipping and you've got a cozy, plant-forward bowl that still feels indulgent.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the soup

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 ½ tbsp za'atar
1 tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
2 lbs sweet potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
¼ tsp black pepper

For the tahini swirl

3 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp water

For serving

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
½ tsp za'atar, for garnish
2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5–6 minutes.
2
Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.

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