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    Home » Recipes » Soups and Stews » Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup

    Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup

    Published: Aug 10, 2016 · Modified: Sep 21, 2021 by Sherri · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    This Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup is a savory, hearty blend of amazing flavors. The added cilantro and spices add the perfect amount of scrumptiousness.

    I owe this recipe to my sister-in-law this time. I love having all these cooking contributors. A girl could get used to this! We were in Boston on Thursday and brother stopped at a food truck for a quick snack. They had a Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad that was out of this world. It was pretty much this recipe with all the liquid drained off.

    closeup of sweet potato and black bean soup

    A bowl of sweet potato and black bean soup

    She made it for them to eat on their return trip home Saturday and Sunday. They’re like me in the sense that packing meals helps not only with eating clean healthy but not having to stop for them either. (quick bathroom/gas stops is all you get kids)

    I have seen several recipes on Pinterest for sweet potato and black bean combination recipes. To be honest, I just couldn’t imagine in my head how those flavors would mix. The only thing I’ve ever combined with sweet potatoes is cinnamon and coconut oil (and sugar and marshmallows those years of eating sweet potato casserole at Thanksgiving and Christmas….just sayin’)

    A white bowlful of sweet potato and black bean soup with a spoon

    I was blown completely away at what I have been missing. Where have I been? The cilantro and taco seasonings just make it burst with flavor.

    This soup needs the honor of going on your “must make” list.

    INGREDIENTS

    4 sweet potatoes

    1 bag of dry black beans (you can also use (2) 15 oz cans)

    I whole yellow or red onion, chopped

    1 red or green bell pepper, chopped

    1 cartons of low or no sodium vegetable broth

    2 Tablespoons of taco seasoning

    1 cup of fresh cilantro, diced

    1 tablespoon of coconut or olive oil

    Avocado, optional topping

    DIRECTIONS

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

    Bake sweet potatoes for about 30 minutes until they are just easier to cut through. (you do not want to cook until done of they will fall apart in the soup)

    Rinse the black beans and place them in a large stock pot.

    Pour the vegetable broth in to cover.

    Bring to a boil and cook on med-low.

    Pour oil in a saute pan and add the onion and peppers. Cook until just tender.

    Add onions and peppers to the beans.

    Remove sweet potatoes from the oven and remove the skin. Then cut them into 2 inch chunks.

    Add the potato chunks in the beans and add the taco seasoning.

    closeup of sweet potatoes cooking in a pot

    Cook until beans and potatoes are tender, about an hour.

    Stir in cilantro and cook for another 15-20 minutes.

    Serve hot with avocado slices on top.

    ENJOY!!

    Try these other healthy soups too:

    Pasta Fagioli recipe

    White Chicken Chili Recipe

    closeup of sweet potato and black bean soup in a white bowl topped with cilantro

    A bowl of sweet potato black bean soup in a white bowl

    Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup

    This Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup is a savory, hearty blend of amazing flavors. The added cilantro and spices add the perfect amount of scrumptiousness.
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    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 314kcal
    Author: Sherri Hagymas

    Ingredients

    • 4 sweet potatoes
    • 1 lb bag of dry black beans you can also use (2 15 oz cans)
    • I whole yellow or red onion chopped
    • 1 red or green bell pepper chopped
    • 20 ounces cartons of low or no sodium vegetable broth
    • 2 Tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning
    • 1 cup of fresh cilantro diced
    • 1 tablespoon of coconut or olive oil
    • 1 Avocado optional topping

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
    • Bake sweet potatoes for about 30 minutes until they are just easier to cut through. (you do not want to cook until done of they will fall apart in the soup)
    • Rinse the black beans and place them in a large sauce pot.
    • Pour the vegetable broth in to cover.
    • Bring to a boil and cook on med-low.
    • Pour oil in a saute pan and add the onion and peppers. Cook until just tender.
    • Add onions and peppers to the beans.
    • Remove sweet potatoes from the oven and remove the skin. Then cut them into 2 inch chunks.
    • Add the potato chunks in the beans and add the taco seasoning.
    • Cook until beans and potatoes are tender, about an hour.
    • Stir in cilantro and cook for another 15-20 minutes.
    • Serve hot with avocado slices on top.
    • ENJOY!!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 375mg | Potassium: 1223mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 10080IU | Vitamin C: 23.9mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 3.5mg
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    1. beatrice

      January 04, 2021 at 11:28 pm

      5 stars
      this is bursting with different flavors. This is the first thing I do when I get home from work. I warm up a bowl of this healthy soup. It helps me to stay on a healthy diet. My doctor is happy. Im happy!….where have you been all my life!…..

      Reply
    2. Maisy

      September 02, 2016 at 8:45 am

      I’m thrilled to let you know that you were featured once again at the Friday Favorites linky party 🙂 Head over there to see the other amazing features: http://be-alice.blogspot.com/2016/09/friday-favorites-week-336.html

      All the best!
      Maisy

      Reply
    3. Platt College

      August 30, 2016 at 4:38 pm

      This recipe looks really tasty. I love sweet potatoes.

      Reply
    4. Miz Helen

      August 30, 2016 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      We will just love your Sweet Potato Black Bean Soup, it looks awesome. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday this week and come back soon!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    5. swathi

      August 29, 2016 at 4:50 pm

      Delicious, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, I can have this soup any time of the day. Pinning and tweeting.

      Reply
    6. Chavonne H

      August 29, 2016 at 1:50 am

      5 stars
      Looks tasty and comforting.

      Reply
    7. Theresa

      August 26, 2016 at 1:56 pm

      Looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight Pinned & sharing

      Reply
    8. Karen

      August 25, 2016 at 10:50 pm

      This recipe is so insanely healthy! My hubby is not a fan a sweet potatoes, so when I make a batch of this, it’s all for me to enjoy. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    9. Easy Peasy Life Matters

      August 25, 2016 at 7:06 pm

      This sounds so comforting and perfect for Fall! 🙂

      Reply
    10. Janet Vinyard

      August 24, 2016 at 11:51 am

      Hi Sherri, I love sweet potatoes and black beans so I’m sure I’ll love this soup! Thanks for the recipe! The photos are so appealing! Blessings, Janet

      Reply
    11. Courtney

      August 24, 2016 at 5:13 am

      This soup is gorgeous! It’s making me super excited for autumn. 🙂

      Reply

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