Spicy Black Bean & Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Spicy Black Bean & Sweet Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Small Sweet Potatoes, peeled & cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 small yellow onion, finely diced; 1 red bell pepper, seeded & diced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded & finely diced; 1 32 oz. carton vegetable broth; 1 28 oz. can Fire Roasted tomatoes or crushed tomatoes or Rotel tomatoes (spicy); 1 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed & drained; 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels; 2 teaspoons cumin, divided; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, divided; 1/2 teaspoon dried ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 Small Sweet Potatoes, peeled & cut into 1/2 inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded & diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded & finely diced
1 32 oz. carton vegetable broth
1 28 oz. can Fire Roasted tomatoes or crushed tomatoes or Rotel tomatoes (spicy)
1 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed & drained
1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
2 teaspoons cumin, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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["Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat.", "Combine sweet potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large bowl. Toss to coat.
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Spread sweet potatoes onto the baking sheet in a single layer.
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Bake sweet potatoes for 20 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature", "Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch Oven. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 3 or 4 minutes.", "Add garlic, red pepper and jalapeno pepper to the onion mixture. Saute until softened, about 3 minutes.", "Add canned tomatoes and broth. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of cumin, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, coriander, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.", "Reduce heat to a simmer and add sweet potatoes, black beans and corn.
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Continue simmering for approximately 20 to 30 minutes. If you like your soup spicy, add pinch of cayenne or dash of favorite hot sauce (I recommend tasting first!.)"]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Small Sweet Potatoes, peeled & cut into 1/2 inch cubes, 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1 small yellow onion, finely diced, 1 red bell pepper, seeded & diced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Black Bean & Sweet Potato Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spicy Black Bean & Sweet Potato Soup

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