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Sweet Potato Soup with Black Beans and Corn

Published: Sep 24, 2016 · Modified: Oct 16, 2021 by Colleen 9 Comments

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Sweet Potato Soup is one of our favourite one-pot comfort foods. In fact, soup is one of our favourite things to eat, period. To me, there's nothing more satisfying than a big pot of homemade soup simmering on the stove. Because soup is so easy to make. Basically, you can really just throw everything in a pot and let it simmer while you do other things. Or do nothing if you're feeling lazy. And then there's lunch. Or dinner, because this soup is satisfying, as well as delicious.

Sweet Potato Soup with Black Beans and Corn

 About Chipotle

This sweet potato soup with black beans and corn has a southwestern slant with the addition of a chipotle pepper and a little of the smoky adobo sauce the peppers are packed in. Chipotle is a pantry staple in my kitchen because we love the smoky spicy. The small cans actually contain quite a few peppers but will keep in the fridge in a covered container for several weeks. Then you can use the leftover chillies in another recipe, like this Tequila Chicken Chilli. Chipotle peppers are really just smoked jalapeno peppers. Find out more about them, (and even a link for making your own), here at Huff Post: What The Heck is a Chipotle, Anyway. If you want less heat, remove the seeds from the chilli, before adding it to the soup. Keep them if you like it spicier, or, add another chilli.

A bowl of soup on a table with a spoon

Grilling Corn For Soup

I like to grill an ear of fresh corn for this recipe. A bit of smoky char really adds a delicious flavour element, but if you don't have fresh corn, frozen will work, too. This soup is not only delicious but also healthy, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. The black beans make this sweet potato soup a hearty meal, especially with a delicious slice of  Cornbread

You can freeze soup in individual containers for future lunches, too. If you like soup as much as we do, try Roasted Tomato Basil Soup, Mushroom Barley Soup, Salmon Chowder, or Split Pea Soup

Sweet Potato Soup with Black Beans and Corn

A bowl of soup on a table with a spoon

Sweet Potato Soup with Black Beans and Corn

A hearty, healthy soup with sweet potatoes, black beans and corn, and packed with delicious southwestern flavours
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 164kcal
Author: Colleen Milne

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 ribs celery diced
  • 1 carrot peeled and diced
  • 1 can black beans drained
  • 4 cups vegetable stock low sodium
  • juice of one lime
  • 3 orange-fleshed sweet potatoes peeled and cut into cubes (four cups)
  • kernels from one ear of fresh corn grilled (about 1 cup)
  • 1 chipotle pepper seeded and diced
  • 2 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
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Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion, garlic, carrots and celery.
  • Turn heat to medium-low and cook until vegetables are tender about 5 minutes.
  • Add all remaining ingredients except cilantro.
  • Simmer 15 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
  • Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 398mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 11405IU | Vitamin C: 5.9mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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  1. Justine @ JustineCelina.com

    October 05, 2017 at 8:03 am

    Yum! I'm a sweet potato fanatic and this soup looks like an amazing addition to my sweet potato roster. Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      October 05, 2017 at 9:41 am

      Thanks Justine! I love sweet potatoes too, and always looking for new ways to use them 🙂

      Reply
  2. Nicole

    October 04, 2017 at 10:13 am

    This looks like a big bowl of comfort! I love the flavors you used, I'm a big fan of anything smoky, especially when sweet potato is involved.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      October 04, 2017 at 10:30 am

      Thanks Nicole! I agree, sweet potatoes love the smoky flavour! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Nicoletta @sugarlovespices

    October 04, 2017 at 8:50 am

    We love soups so much that tonight is soup night -again!- at our house 🙂 . Such great flavors in your soup! Sweet potato, black beans, corn, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce! Wow! Like Loreto would say, you have the taste buds dancing! 😉

    Reply
    • Colleen

      October 04, 2017 at 9:37 am

      Nicoletta, we love soups, too. Thank you, this soup is one of the all time favourites at our house. Definitely a taste bud dancing soup 🙂

      Reply
  4. Elaine @ Flavour and Savour

    October 07, 2016 at 8:53 pm

    So pretty! And so healthy. I love anything with chipotle in it, so I'm pinning this one for later!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      October 07, 2016 at 9:03 pm

      Thanks so much Elaine!

      Reply

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