Caribbean black bean and sweet potato soup
Ingredients
turtle beans1 pound
coconut oil2 tablespoons
onion1
jalapenos4
ground ginger2 tsp
ground allspice0.5 tsp
thyme0.5 tsp
course sea salt2 tsp
vegetable broth8 cups
sweet potatoes and into4 cups
brown sugar1 tbsp
green onions1 bunch
cilantro0.5 cup
Nutrition Facts
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Instructions
Rinse beans and place in a large bowl.
Cover beans with 4 inches of water and soak overnight (or 8 hours).
Strain and rinse black beans.
In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
Add onion and jalapeno and saut for 10 minutes, until soft.
Add beans and vegetable broth or water.
Stir in ginger, allspice, thyme and salt.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes.
Add sweet potatoes and brown sugar and simmer for an additional 30 minutes, until beans and sweet potatoes are soft.
Puree 1 cup of the soup in a blender and then add it back into the soup pot.
Stir in cilantro and green onion.
Salt and pepper to taste.
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