Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup ~ Spicy Black Bean Soup ~ Naturally Gluten Free

 

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup ~ Spicy Black Bean Soup  ~ Naturally Gluten Free 

In a Large Stock Pot heat to Medium High

1-2 Tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Add:

1 Medium Onion Diced

2-3 Celery Stalks Diced

2-3 Carrots Diced

Sauté 3 Minutes

Add:

1 tsp Thyme

1 tsp Paprika

1 Tablespoon Minced Ginger or Ginger Paste/Puree/Powder or Freshly Grated

1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic

1-2 Small Jalapeno Peppers ~ Seeded and Diced

3 tsp Ground Cumin

1-2 tsp Red Chili Powder

Sauté until vegetables are transparent but not browned ~ about 5 Minutes

If the Vegetables start to stick I add a little water rather than more EVOO.

Add:

1-2 Fresh Tomatoes Diced (You can remove the seed if you like)

2-3 Bay Leaves

1-2 Large Sweet Potatoes ~ Peeled and Diced

Salt and Pepper to taste

Sauté 2 Minutes

Add:

1- 29 Ounce Can of Black Beans ~ Rinsed and Drained 

Sauté for 2 Minutes

Add:

4 Cups Vegetable Stock or Chicken Stock

Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, Cover the Pot with a lid at a slight angle.

Simmer 25-35 Minutes or until the Sweet Potatoes are Tender

Use a Knife to see if the Potatoes are tender. Depending on the size of the diced Potato

you may have to cook an additional 5-15 Minutes

If I have any left over vegetables like Corn or Green Beans I will add them at the end 

Adjust the Seasoning

If you want your Soup thinner add more Broth (heat back up)

Optional ~ If you want the Soup to be partially creamy use a Hand Blender

Garnish the Soup with:

Sour Cream

Parsley and or Cilantro

Avocado Diced

ENJOY!!