Cozy Smoky Chipotle Sweet Potato Soup
A warm and flavorful sweet potato soup with a smoky chipotle kick.
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.425 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 0.396 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- for garnish fresh cilantro
- for garnish avocado slices
- for garnish crème fraîche or sour cream
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until they are translucent. Then add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute, until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced sweet potatoes, ensuring they are well coated with the onions and garlic. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the black beans, diced tomatoes with their juices, vegetable broth, minced chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Once the sweet potatoes are cooked through, use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender. If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend half the soup and leave the rest as is.
- Stir in the fresh lime juice and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro and avocado slices. For an extra touch of creaminess, add a dollop of crème fraîche or sour cream on top.
- Cozy up with a warm bowl of smoky goodness that’s bursting with flavor!
Notes
Adjust the heat level by the number of chipotle peppers used.