Description
Sweet Potato Black Bean Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish that warms the soul. This vibrant soup combines creamy sweet potatoes and hearty black beans in a fragrant broth, making it perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s a meal that guarantees compliments around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced sweet potatoes (about 2 medium)
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium black beans, rinsed
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into small cubes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in the diced sweet potatoes along with cumin and chili powder. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and black beans; bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Blend part of the soup using an immersion blender for a creamy texture while leaving some chunks intact. Squeeze lime juice over before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg