Refreshing Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 can coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
•  Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
2. 2 Add the onion and garlic and cook until translucent.
3. 3 Add the red bell pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper and stir well.
4. 4 Add the sweet potatoes and black beans and mix everything well.
5. 5 Add the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
6. 6 Puree the soup with a blender or immersion blender to the desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
7. 7 Serve hot and enjoy!