Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup

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This simple, hearty soup black bean soup is good for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Course: Breakfast

Keyword: black bean, soup, sweet potato, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 336kcal

Author: John Maeck

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
1 (10-ounce) can organic chicken stock
1 pound cooked black beans
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 pound sweet potatoes (about 2 medium-sized), peeled and diced
Dash red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Note: If using dried beans, precook them in a pot of water over medium heat for 30 minutes, or until tender.
Heat oil in a medium-sized pot, over medium-high heat; add onion and cook until translucent, 3–5 minutes.
Add garlic, jalapeno and stock; cook until tender, 5–7 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes and sweet potatoes; simmer at low heat 10–15 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender.
Add vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste.
Optional toppings: grated cheese, sour cream, relish, cooked ground chorizo sausage

Notes

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