Best 5 Black Bean And Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup, a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul. This hearty and nutritious soup combines the earthy sweetness of black beans with the natural sugars of roasted sweet potatoes, creating a delightful balance of flavors. Enhanced with a medley of spices, including cumin, chili powder, and paprika, each spoonful promises a burst of aromatic goodness. Accompanying this delectable soup are three additional recipes that elevate the dining experience. For those seeking a vegan alternative, the Vegan Black Bean Soup offers a rich and flavorful option. If you prefer a creamy and indulgent indulgence, the Creamy Black Bean Soup awaits, featuring a velvety texture and a hint of smokiness from roasted poblano peppers. For a lighter and refreshing take, the Black Bean and Corn Soup bursts with vibrant flavors, combining black beans, corn, and a zesty blend of spices. With four exceptional recipes to choose from, you're sure to find a soup that satisfies your cravings and enchants your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

VEGAN BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO SOUP



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This hearty vegan soup conjures up the flavors of Spain in a bowl. The smoked paprika (aka pimenton) gives it a deep savory taste that anyone -- even your favorite omnivore -- will enjoy. We like water as the base of this soup because it lets the flavors of the vegetables shine through. While it's optional, the drizzle of sherry vinegar at the end adds a brightness that takes this dish to the next level.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
Kosher salt
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons smoked paprika (pimenton)
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
2 dried bay leaves
2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and chopped
Two 15.5-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Sherry vinegar, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, bell pepper and carrot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes.
  • Make a space in the middle of the pot and add the tomato paste, garlic, smoked paprika and coriander. Cook this mixture in that spot, stirring, until the tomato paste darkens a shade or two, about 1 minute, then stir into the vegetables. Add 12 cups water and the bay leaves. Bring to a rapid simmer and cook until the liquid has reduced slightly, about 15 minutes.
  • Add the sweet potatoes and black beans. Continue to simmer rapidly until the vegetables are very tender and the soup is thick and flavorful. 20 to 30 minutes more. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Stir in the parsley. Season with additional salt, as needed. Ladle into soup bowls and serve with a drizzle of olive oil and 3 to 4 drops of sherry vinegar per bowl if using.

BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO SOUP



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I love black beans and sweet potatoes... this is a wonderful blend of flavors. I like to cook this in the crockpot but it can also easily be done on the stovetop.

Provided by Good Vibe Goddess

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 8h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 (14 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups chicken broth
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 cup corn kernel
sour cream (optional)
lime wedge (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet and saute onion and garlic in oil until soft.
  • Add all ingredients to crockpot and cook on LOW for 8 hours or until sweet potatoes are tender.
  • Serve hot with sour cream and lime if desired.

BLACK BEAN, SAUSAGE, AND SWEET POTATO SOUP



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An unusual blend of flavors create this flavorful soup. Garnish with fresh scallions.

Provided by Ann

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 ½ cups water
1 ½ cups dry black beans
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon water
¼ pound Italian sausage, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound sweet potatoes
3 green onions
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a 4 quart saucepan, combine beans, garlic, bay leaf, allspice, broth and 5 1/2 cups water. Cook, partially covered, until beans are tender, about 50 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
  • In a blender puree 1 cup cooked beans with 1 cup cooking liquid, and return to pan.
  • In a small bowl, stir together tomato paste and 1 tablespoon water; stir into beans with sausage and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer soup, covered, for 15 minutes. Soup may be prepared up to this point 3 days ahead.
  • While soup is simmering, peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1/2 inch pieces. Steam until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir potatoes, 3 chopped scallions, and salt and pepper to taste into soup. Serve soup garnished with scallion greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 3 g

BLACK BEAN, SWEET POTATO, AND RED QUINOA SOUP



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Categories     Vegetable

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup uncooked red quinoa, rinsed and drained
1/2 tbsp coconut oil (or other oil)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cup diced sweet onion (about 1/2 large)
1 jalapeno, seeded if preferred and diced
1 large sweet potato (350 g), peeled and chopped to 1/2-1 inch dice (2.5-3 cups)*
1.5 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground coriander
6 cups vegetable broth
1.5 cups cooked black beans (one (15-oz) can rinsed and drained)
fine grain sea salt and black pepper, to taste (I used 1/2 tsp salt or a bit more)
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or red pepper flakes)
2 handfuls Spinach or kale leaves, optional
toppings: avocado, corn chips, cilantro, cashew cream, lime juice, tomatoes or salsa, green onion

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium-sized pot, add quinoa along with 1.5 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cover with tight fitting lid. Simmer covered for about 17 minutes or until the water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat, fluff with fork, and keep it covered until ready to use. 2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large wok or pot. Add garlic and onion and sauté for a few minutes over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Now add in the jalapeno and sweet potato and sauté for 5-7 minutes more. 3. Stir in the cumin, chili powder, coriander, and broth. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 18-20 minutes uncovered, or until the potatoes are tender. 4. Just before serving, stir in the cooked quinoa, drained and rinsed black beans, cayenne, and optional spinach. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adding more spice if desired. 5. Garnish soup with cherry tomatoes, cilantro, green onion, corn chips, avocado, and/or cashew cream.

BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO SOUP



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Number Of Ingredients 16

Vegetarian Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup with Lime
(Makes 4-6 servings, recipe adapted from Black Bean Soup with Sweet Potatoes found in Fine Cooking Soups and Stews.)
1 T olive oil
1 large onion, diced small
1 tsp. minced garlic
3/4 tsp. ground coriander
3/4 - 1 tsp. ground cumin (I used a whole teaspoon, but I love cumin)
1/4 tsp. ground fennel
fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 large or 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups homemade vegetable or chicken stock (or use 3 cans broth and just freeze the extra)
salt to taste
2 T fresh-squeezed lime juice
fat free Greek yogurt or light sour cream for serving
lime wedges to squeeze into the soup, optional

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in heavy soup pot, add diced onion and cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, or until onions are just starting to brown. Add minced garlic, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground fennel and fresh-ground black pepper and saute 1-2 minutes more, or until spices are becoming fragrant. While onions are cooking, peel and dice sweet potato and rinse beans until no more foam appears, then drain. After onions and spice mixture have been sauteed, add the diced sweet potatoes, black beans, and vegetable or chicken stock to the soup pot, along with salt to taste. Let soup simmer on medium-low heat for about 30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are falling-apart tender. (There will be some foam from the beans that rises to the top during cooking; just skim off with a large spoon or stock skimmer.) When sweet potatoes are tender, use a slotted spoon to remove 3 cups of beans and sweet potatoes; then use an immersion blender or regular blender to puree the remaining soup. (Be very careful with the hot soup if using a regular blender; fill the blender container only about 3/4 full and hold the lid on the blender with a towel or hot pad draped over the lid.) Add the reserved sweet potatoes and beans back into the soup and simmer about 15 minutes more. Taste to see if you want to add more salt; then add the lime juice and simmer about 5 minutes more. Serve hot, with a dollop of fat free Greek yogurt or light sour cream. If desired you can serve with lime wedges so people who want to can squeeze more lime juice into their soup.

Tips:

  • To save time, you can use pre-cooked black beans and sweet potatoes.
  • If you don't have a blender, you can mash the beans and sweet potatoes with a potato masher.
  • To make the soup even more flavorful, you can add a teaspoon of smoked paprika or cumin.
  • If you like spicy food, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
  • Garnish the soup with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, or a wedge of lime.

Conclusion:

This black bean and sweet potato soup is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a great way to use up leftover black beans and sweet potatoes. The soup is easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. You can mash the beans and sweet potatoes more or less, depending on how chunky you like your soup. You can also add more or less spices, depending on how spicy you like your food. The possibilities are endless! So get creative and enjoy this delicious and versatile soup.

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