Sweet Potato & Black Bean Soup

This hearty and delicious soup is easy enough for a lunch and filling enough for a dinner. It is rustic, simple, and has a wonderful depth of flavor. This adaptation of a recipe I found was very popular with my whole family. I love that it is healthy and quick. It can easily be adapted to fit with vegetarian and vegan diets. Serve it with bread and a green salad for a complete meal. 

SWEET POTATO & BLACK BEAN SOUP

2 Tb. olive oil
1 med-lg onion, diced

3 c. peeled and diced sweet potato

2 Tb. chili powder

2 tsp. cumin

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. salt

4 c. chicken or vegetable stock

1  28 oz. can diced tomato (petite diced would be very nice)

1 15 oz. can of black beans, drained and rinsed**

Heat oil in the bottom of a large pot. Add onion and sauté until slightly translucent. Add sweet potato and continue to cook for 5 minutes or so. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt and cook another minute. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Allow to simmer for 20-30 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender. Serves 4-6 

**If you like more beans, add another can - it will be more stew like.