Central American · antipasti

Caribbean black bean and sweet potato soup

Name: Caribbean black bean and sweet potato soup
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Central American
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

“If you want to add more gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipes to your recipe box, Caribbean black bean and sweet potato soup might be a recipe you should try. This recipe makes 6 servings with 190 calories, 4g of protein, and 5g of fat each. For $1.97 per serving, this recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of brown sugar, green onions, cilantro, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. This recipe is liked by 3 foodies and cooks. It works well as a Central American hor d'oeuvre. It is brought to you by Foodista. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It will be a hit at your Autumn event. Overall, this recipe earns a solid spoonacular score of 65%. Try Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup, Caribbean Black Bean Soup, and Chipotle Sweet Potato Black Bean Soup for similar recipes.”

total: 45 min
effort: Easy
serves: 6
ratings: New

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Ingredients

Serves 6

Turtle beans1 lb
Coconut oilor olive oil2 tbsp
OnionI used sweet yellow, chopped1
Jalapenosseeded and chopped4
Ground ginger2 tsp
Ground allspice½ tsp
Thyme½ tsp
Course sea salt2 tsp
Vegetable broth8 cups
Sweet potatoes and into4 cups
Brown sugar1 tbsp
Green onionsthinly cut1 bunch
Cilantrochopped½ cup

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Nutrition

Estimatedper serving · this recipe serves 6

Estimated nutrition per serving
Energy	303 kcal
Protein	16.5 g
Fat	6.2 g
of which saturates	4 g
Carbohydrate	37.6 g
of which sugars	6.3 g
Fibre	16.4 g
Salt	4.3 g

Worked out from the 94% of the ingredients we could match.

How we estimate: we add up the ingredients using the Kenya Food Composition Tables (2018) and USDA FoodData Central, then divide by the servings. It’s an estimate, not a measurement, and not medical advice.

Method preview

6 steps · 45 min

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.

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