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

Peter Mochache
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always make a big batch and freeze it so I can have it on hand for busy weeknights.


Anil Singh
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This soup is so good! The flavors are perfect and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Enelo Khosa
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I made this soup for dinner tonight and it was a big hit with my family! The flavors are amazing and the soup is so hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again.


gloomy niladri
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of black beans, sausage, and sweet potatoes. It's also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again!


Obinna Okonkwo
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I'm a big fan of black beans and sweet potatoes, so I knew I would love this soup. I wasn't disappointed! The soup is hearty and flavorful, and the sweet potatoes add a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


PJ Bibby
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover black beans and sausage. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet potatoes and the smoky flavor of the sausage.


Akif Ali
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes! It's so easy to make and the flavor is always amazing. I love that I can use different types of sausage and sweet potatoes to change up the flavor profile.


Ms Somrat
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I made this soup for dinner tonight and it was a huge hit! The flavors are so well-balanced and the soup is so hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Jamar Newton
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This soup is so hearty and flavorful! I love the smokiness of the sausage and the sweetness of the potatoes. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Dawuud Ali Ibrahim
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I'm always looking for new and easy soup recipes, and this one fits the bill perfectly. It's simple to make and the flavor is amazing. I love the combination of black beans, sausage, and sweet potatoes.


shehwaar fatima
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the flavor and how easy it was to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Victor Aniagu
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This soup was a hit with my family! They loved the smoky flavor of the sausage and the sweetness of the sweet potatoes. I will definitely be making this again.


Shahzad Chandio
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This soup is a flavor explosion! The combination of black beans, sausage, and sweet potatoes is divine. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.