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A bowl of creamy sweet potato black bean soup with chunks of potato and bacon, placed on a dark napkin with a spoon on the right.

Easy Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup

Sarita Harbour
Cozy up with this easy sweet potato black bean soup recipe. Packed with hearty flavors and simple ingredients, it’s perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Course Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 452 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. bacon chopped
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 sweet potato peeled and diced
  • 3 medium russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 medium sized Roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 can 14.5 oz tomato soup
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup corn either canned or frozen
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil if needed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy.
  • Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
  • If needed, add a bit of olive oil to the pot. Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in the diced sweet potatoes and russet potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing them to slightly soften and absorb the flavors.
  • Sprinkle the cumin, smoked paprika, and ground cinnamon over the vegetables. Stir well to coat evenly.
  • Pour in the can of tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and the broth. Stir to combine.
  • Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Stir in the drained and rinsed black beans and corn. Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the cooked bacon and extra cream.

Notes

 

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 452kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 11gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 1165mgPotassium: 344mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5867IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
Keyword sweet potato and black bean soup
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