Black Bean Soup with Sweet Potatoes

Black Bean Soup with Sweet Potatoes

Category: Soups, Stews and Chili

Cuisine: American

1 review 
Ready in 2 hours
by MosheP

Ingredients

2 Tbs. vegetable oil

2 medium yellow onions chopped

3 cloves garlic coarsely chopped

1-1/2 tsp. ground coriander

1 tsp. ground cumin

1/4 tsp. aniseed

Freshly ground black pepper

2 quarts lower-salt chicken broth or homemade vegetable bro

Four 15.5-oz. or two 29-oz. cans black beans rinsed and drained

2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into medium dice

Kosher salt

1/2 cup plain yogurt

8 paper-thin lime slices


Directions

Heat the oil over medium heat in a 6-quart (or larger) Dutch oven. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften and brown slightly, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic, coriander, cumin, aniseed, and 1/4 tsp. pepper and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the broth, beans, sweet potatoes, and 3/4 tsp. salt and bring to a boil over high heat; skim any foam as necessary. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, set aside 3 cups of the beans and potatoes. Puree the remaining soup in batches in a blender. Return the solids to the soup and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve topped with a dollop of the yogurt and a lime slice. You can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. nutrition information (per serving): Calories (kcal): 310; Fat (kcal): 6; Fat Calories (g): 50; Saturated Fat (g): 1; Protein (g): 17; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 2.5; Carbohydrates (g): 51; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 2; Sodium (mg): 370; Cholesterol (mg): 0; Fiber (g): 11;

Reviews


The sweet potatoes in this soup contrast nicely with the tang of the yogurt and the tartness of the lime. Aniseed lends an unusual hint of licorice flavor [I posted this recipe.]

MosheP

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