Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup
Looking for a healthy black bean sweet potato soup? This is a thick soup that is filled with healthy ingredients that is sure to fill you up. Perfect for a cold night or as a light lunch idea.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small red onion diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 3 Tbsp tomato paste
- 30 oz black beans rinsed and drained
- 3 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup frozen corn
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat and add red onion and bell peppers. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies become soft and fragrant, around 4-5 minutes.
- Add crushed red pepper, cumin, chili powder, and dried oregano. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spices become fragrant, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Add sweet potatoes, tomato paste, and black beans. Season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired, and stir to combine. Add vegetable broth and increase heat to medium-high. Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are fork tender.
- Stir in the corn, cilantro and fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired, before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
4 WW Points on the current plan. To see the recipe in the Weight Watchers app or on the website, follow this link.