Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 onion, diced
2 cans of black beans, rinsed
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbs chili powder
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp chipotle powder
1 can diced tomatoes, preferably chili ready
juice of 2 limes
1/2 cup cilantro (entirely optional)
3 cups vegetable broth
Heat oil, add onion and sweet potato. Saute until the onions start to soften. Add in the chili powder, cumin, and chipotle and stir until the sweet potatoes and onions are covered.
Add in the vegetable broth and simmer until the potatoes are soft. Add in black beans and tomatoes. Cook until heated through. Right before plating, add the lime juice and cilantro (if using).
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