Description
This Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup is a vibrant, protein‑rich vegetarian meal that combines creamy sweet potatoes, hearty black beans, aromatic garlic, and a splash of lime juice. Ready in under an hour, it offers balanced nutrition with fiber, vitamins, and a comforting warmth perfect for chilly evenings. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners, meal‑prep, or a satisfying lunch, this soup delivers flavor, texture, and wholesome goodness in every spoonful. Serve hot with cilantro for fresh zestful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 black pepper, to taste
- 1 salt, to taste
- 1 olive oil, for sautéing
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Add cubed sweet potato and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in black beans and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add lime juice, season with black pepper and salt; adjust to taste.
- Optional: blend partially with immersion blender for a smoother texture.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or avocado.
Notes
- For added heat
- include a pinch of cayenne or diced jalapeño. Leftovers taste even better after refrigeration. Reheat gently to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup, easy sweet potato soup, black bean soup recipe, healthy winter soups, quick vegetarian meals, high protein soup, low calorie soup, comforting soup recipes, vegetarian comfort food