Spicy Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup

February 12, 2014

Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans are made for each other. They come together beautifully in this soup with an added kick from some tomatoes and green chilies. It is my two year olds favorite meal!

1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 large segments of garlic, crushed or finely chopped
1 roasted red pepper or pablono pepper, chopped (I roasted mine in the toaster oven, it took about 8-10 minutes I cut it in half and rubbed a little olive oil on it. when it was done I peeled the blistered skin off and chopped it up.) Another option is to use canned roasted red pepper.
2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
1 can black beans, drained
2 cans cannellini beans, Blend one up or smash as finely as you can, it will be for thickening the soup.
2 cans Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies)
5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups water
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
Cilantro
salt and pepper, to taste
1-2 tbsp Italian dressing (can use a 1/2 tsp dry Italian salad dressing mix and a small dash or red wine vinegar in it's place.)

In a large pot saute onion in olive oil until tender. Salt and pepper it while it cooks Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes Add roasted pepper, tomatoes, black beans and one can of Cannellini beans (the not...
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Nutritions

Calories
791

Sodium
157mg
6% DV

Fat
18g
29% DV

Protein
62g
124% DV

Carbs
97g
33% DV

Fiber
34g
139% DV