Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ๏ปฟsmall red onion diced
- 1 ๏ปฟmedium green bell pepper diced
- 1 ๏ปฟmedium red bell pepper diced
- sea salt to taste
- ๏ปฟblack pepper ๏ปฟto taste
- ยฝ tablespoon red pepper flakes ๏ปฟcrushed
- 1 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoon chili powder
- ยฝ tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 ๏ปฟlarge sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- ๏ปฟ30 oz. black beans 2 cans 15 oz., rinsed and drained
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup frozen corn
- ยผ cup cilantro fresh, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice ๏ปฟfresh
Instructions
- 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!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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