Baiana Inspired Veggie Moqueca Soup
with Parsnips and Chickpeas
Influenced by Afro-Brazilian culture, moqueca is a versatile stew. It starts with onion, garlic and tomato, before coconut milk, chilli and lime are added. There's many versions of moqueca, but this one focuses on the veg and the influences of the Bahia state of Brazil, mostly the abudant coriander garnish over the top!
Ingredients
1 unit(s)
Sweet Potato
3 unit(s)
Parsnip
1 unit(s)
Bell Pepper
3 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
1 unit(s)
Red Chilli
1 unit(s)
Lime
1 bunch(es)
Coriander
1 carton(s)
Chickpeas
15 grams
Ginger Puree
1 sachet(s)
Ground Turmeric
180 milliliter(s)
Coconut Milk
15 grams
Vegetable Stock Paste
Not included in your delivery
1 tsp
Sugar
150 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
Utensils
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
Chop the sweet potato into 2cm chunks (no need to peel). Trim the parsnips, then slice on a diagonal into rounds about 1cm thick (no need to peel).
Pop the sweet potatoes and parsnips onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.
When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until golden and tender, 25-30 mins. Turn halfway through.
In the meantime, halve the bell pepper and discard the core and seeds. Chop into 2cm chunks.
Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Halve the red chilli lengthways, deseed, then finely chop.
Zest and quarter the lime into wedges. Finely chop the coriander (stalks and all). Drain and rinse the chickpeas in a sieve.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, deep saucepan on medium heat.
Once hot, add the pepper chunks and fry until softened, stirring occasionally, 8-10 mins.
Once the pepper has softened, add the garlic, ginger puree, turmeric and half the chilli (add less if you'd prefer things milder). Season with salt and pepper. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 mins.
Stir in the coconut milk, vegetable stock paste, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts), then bring to the boil.
Add the chickpeas, reduce the heat and simmer until the soup has thickened and the chickpeas are tender, 6-7 mins.
When everything's cooked, stir in the roasted veg, half the lime zest and a good squeeze of lime juice.
Taste and season with more lime juice, salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash of water if it's a little thick.
Share the veggie moqueca between your bowls.
Top with the coriander and remaining lime wedges for squeezing over.
Sprinkle over the remaining lime zest and chilli to finish if you'd like to.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many found the dish deliciously flavourful, with roasted vegetables adding depth and a vibrant, sunshine-like taste.
- Ease of prep: Customers appreciated how simple yet impressive this recipe was to prepare, with some calling it incredibly tasty for its ease.
- Suggestions: Consider adding protein like tofu or prawns for a heartier meal; serve with flatbread or toast to boost volume.
- Portions: Some felt the soup wasn't quite filling enough on its own, suggesting it works better as a starter or with added sides.
- Spice level: Adjust chilli amount to taste; some found it overpowering, while others enjoyed the heat when reduced.
