# 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 and Seasonings
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
13 - 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
14 - 1 bay leaf
15 - 0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste
16 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
17 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Garnishes
18 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
19 - Lime wedges
20 - Sliced avocado
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrot, celery, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
02 - Add minced garlic to the pot 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 while stirring frequently.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes with their juice. Bring mixture to a boil.
05 - Reduce heat to low and cover pot. Simmer for 15 minutes or until sweet potatoes are completely tender.
06 - Add drained black beans, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Simmer uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
07 - Remove bay leaf. Using an immersion blender, partially blend soup while leaving visible chunks for texture, or leave entirely chunky as preferred.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle into bowls and serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, or sliced avocado.
