Caribbean black bean and sweet potato soup
“Discover the joy of making Caribbean black bean and sweet potato soup at home. This 45-minute central american recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.”
🤖 Why This Recipe Matches Your Mood
Discover the joy of making Caribbean black bean and sweet potato soup at home. This 45-minute central american recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
This Caribbean black bean and sweet potato soup is a beloved Central American dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to any meal. Its flavors have been refined over time to create the perfect balance that keeps people coming back for more.
Cooking is more than just preparing food—it's an act of love, creativity, and connection. This recipe embodies that spirit, offering you a chance to create something special in your own kitchen.
📋 Caribbean black bean and sweet potato soup
📝 Ingredients
- •1 pound dry organic black turtle beans
- •2 tablespoons organic coconut oil (or olive oil)
- •1 organic onion, chopped (I used sweet yellow)
- •4 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
- •2 tsp ground ginger
- •1/2 tsp ground allspice
- •1/2 tsp thyme
- •2 tsp course sea salt
- •8 cups of vegetable broth or water
- •4 cups local or organic sweet potatoes peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch cubes
- •1 tbsp brown sugar
- •1 bunch organic green onions, thinly cut
- •1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
- 3
Add onion and jalapeno and saut for 10 minutes, until soft.
- 4
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.
- 5
Add sweet potatoes and brown sugar and simmer for an additional 30 minutes, until beans and sweet potatoes are soft.
- 6
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.
💡 Why This Recipe?
Discover the joy of making Caribbean black bean and sweet potato soup at home. This 45-minute central american recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
⭐ Pro Tips
- 1Read the entire recipe before starting to avoid surprises
- 2Prep all ingredients before cooking (mise en place) for a smoother experience
- 3For best results, use fresh, high-quality turtle beans
- 4Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
🥗 Nutrition Information
Per serving
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