SWEET POTATO BEAN SOUP

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"I felt like making some black bean soup, but I had a sweet potato that needed to be used, so I combined the two and created this delicious soup!" explains Michelle Sweeny of Bloomington, Indiana. This fast soup combines the creaminess of sweet potato with the crunch of corn and bell pepper.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
2 cups water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • Place sweet potato in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 13-18 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup liquid. Cool slightly. Place sweet potato and reserved liquid in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. Set aside. , In a small saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook the green pepper, onion and garlic until almost tender. Stir in cilantro and cumin; cook and stir until vegetables are tender. Add the beans, corn, water, tomato sauce, salt, pepper and reserved sweet potato puree; heat through. Garnish with green onions and tomato.,

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SAM PETERS
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This soup is delicious! 5 stars!


Jon Rawlinga
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. I always have a few extra sweet potatoes lying around after Thanksgiving, and this is a great way to use them up.


Alba Farez
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few simple ingredients, but they come together to create a really delicious and satisfying soup.


FELIX UKPAH
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This is a great soup to make ahead of time. I like to make a big batch on the weekend and then have it for lunch or dinner throughout the week.


sahil Sharma
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I really enjoyed this soup. The beans and spices balanced out the sweetness of the potatoes perfectly.


KGmaster r
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This soup is so flavorful and delicious! I added a little extra cayenne pepper to give it a bit of a kick.


Jahanzaib Awan
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I love the combination of sweet potatoes and beans in this soup. It's a hearty and satisfying meal that's perfect for a cold winter day.


Kevin Robinson
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I always have the ingredients on hand, so it's a lifesaver when I'm short on time.


Yusra Yusuf
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Roy Watson
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This soup is a delicious and healthy way to warm up on a cold day. The sweet potatoes and beans are a great source of fiber and protein, and the spices give it a wonderful flavor.