Black Bean & Sweet Potato Soup

I love to make a double batch of this soup and freeze in individual portions for lunches later. The orange juice really combines the savory and the sweet from the potatoes. This is also a toddler approved recipe!

Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp of neutral oil

• 1 small onion (chopped, about 1 cup)

• 4 small sweet potatoes (peeled and chopped, about 3 cups)

• 28 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed

• 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes

• 14.5 ounce can reduced sodium chicken stock (or vegetable stock)

• 2 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 cup orange juice

Directions

1. Add oil to a medium pot and warm over medium heat.

2. Add your onion and sweet potato and stir to coat. 

3. Add your spices and cook for about 5 minutes.

4. Add the beans, tomatoes, and stock.  Bring to a simmer and cook for about 12-15 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.

5. Stir in the orange juice.