Black Bean Sweet Potato Soup
Looking for a healthy black bean sweet potato soup? This is a thick soup that is filled with healthy ingredients that is sure to fill you up. Perfect for a cold night or as a light lunch idea.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small red onion diced1 medium
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ t. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 T. ground cumin
- 2 t. chili powder
- ½ t. dried oregano
- 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 3 T. tomato paste
- 2 15- oz. can black beans rinsed and drained
- 3 c. vegetable broth WW use chicken
- 1 c. frozen corn¼ c. fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 T. fresh lemon juice
Directions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat and add red onion and bell peppers. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies become soft and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add crushed red pepper, cumin, chili powder, and dried oregano.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spices become fragrant, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Add sweet potatoes, tomato paste, and black beans. Season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired, and stir to combine.
- Add vegetable broth and increase heat to medium-high.
- Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce to medium-low.
- Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are fork tender.
- Stir in the corn, cilantro, and fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired, before serving. Enjoy!
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