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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup

Delicious Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup for Cozy Nights

This Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup is a nourishing, vegan, and gluten-free option perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Any neutral oil can work as a substitute.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Diced.
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Seeds removed for milder flavor.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Finely chopped.
For Flavoring
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin Or ground coriander as alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Or regular paprika.
For the Soup
  • 2 cups Sweet Potato Cubed.
  • 1 can Black Beans Rinsed.
  • 4 cups Vegetable Stock Homemade or store-bought.
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk Can use full-fat plant-based milk as an alternative.
  • 3 cups Fresh Spinach Can substitute with kale.

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  2. Stir in chopped garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add ground cumin and smoked paprika, mixing to coat the vegetables.
  3. Add sweet potato cubes and rinsed black beans to the pot. Pour in vegetable stock and coconut milk, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low and let soup simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
  5. Fold in fresh spinach and cover for 1–2 minutes until wilted.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving in bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients. Adjust seasoning smartly. Consider adding more heat if desired.

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