Description
Sweet potato black bean soup is a hearty, wholesome soup that balances naturally sweet potatoes with savory black beans and warm spices. Cozy, filling, and nutritious, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 3½ cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
Optional Toppings
- Avocado
- Cilantro
- Sour cream or yogurt
- Tortilla strips
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat to prepare for sautéing.
- Sauté onion: Add diced onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened, creating a flavorful base.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant to enhance aroma.
- Add main ingredients and spices: Add diced sweet potatoes, black beans, vegetable broth, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
- Bring to boil: Increase heat to bring the mixture to a boil before reducing to simmer.
- Simmer soup: Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 20–25 minutes until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Blend soup: Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some chunks for texture and heartiness.
- Finish with lime juice: Stir in the juice of one lime and adjust seasoning as needed to brighten flavors.
- Serve: Serve the soup warm, topped with optional avocado, cilantro, sour cream or yogurt, and tortilla strips if desired.
Notes
- Blend more for a creamier soup or leave chunky for texture.
- Add a pinch of cayenne or chipotle powder for heat.
- This soup thickens as it sits—add broth when reheating if needed.
- Stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwestern-Inspired
