# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 1 large yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 medium carrot, diced
05 - 1 stalk celery, diced
06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
→ Legumes
07 - 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
→ Liquids
08 - 4 cups vegetable broth
09 - 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
→ Spices & Seasonings
10 - 1 tsp ground cumin
11 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 tsp ground coriander
13 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
14 - 1 bay leaf
15 - 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
16 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
17 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ Garnishes
18 - Chopped fresh cilantro, optional
19 - Lime wedges, optional
20 - Sliced avocado, optional
# Directions:
01 - Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrot, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in diced sweet potatoes, ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes with juice. Bring mixture to a boil.
05 - Reduce heat to a simmer, cover pot, and cook for 15 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
06 - Add black beans, salt, and black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 5-10 minutes to meld flavors.
07 - Remove bay leaf. For creamier texture, use an immersion blender to partially blend soup, leaving some chunky texture.
08 - Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, or sliced avocado.
