Black beans and sweet potatoes are a combination made in heaven! Full of nutrients and very filling, this plant-based recipe is perfect for Meatless Mondays or serving to vegan family and friends.

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup
10 min
Prep Time
25-30 min
Cook time
4
Serves
Ingredients
- 2 T. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- Belle Donne sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ t. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 T. Belle Donne ground cumin
- 2 t. Belle Donne chili powder
- ½ t. Belle Donne 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
- 1 c. frozen corn
- ¼ 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, around 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!
What you will need

Oregano – Shaker
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