Black Bean Sweet Potato Soup is a cozy and satisfying black bean soup ready for the stovetop (or slow cooker) in under 10 minutes. This is a hearty soup brimming with taco-inspired flavors! It fills you up without feeling heavy and is delicious meat-free comfort food.
Use homemade taco seasoning mix for the perfect spice blend! Serve it with a side of tortilla chips and Freshly Made Guacamole for a wonderful meal.
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⭐ Why Melinda Loves Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup
It's EASY, quick to fix, ready to eat in less than 30 minutes, and cooks in one pot.
Black beans, spices, salsa and tender sweet potatoes combine to create the most delicious balance of savory and slightly sweet.
This is a great recipe to use homemade taco seasoning from your pantry!
🥘 Ingredients to Have on Hand
This black bean soup recipe comes together quickly, it's perfect for a weeknight or a busy weekend, but the flavor combination tastes like something that simmered on the stove all day.
Here's all you need to make it:
Black Beans: I keep several cans of black beans in the pantry just for this recipe.
Sweet Potatoes: Peel, dice and toss the sweet potatoes with onions, olive oil and salt. So delicious!
Salsa: I use medium salsa in black bean soup since it adds a boost of spicy heat, more so than a mild salsa. My favorite variety is (affiliate link) Kirkland brand medium salsa.
Fire-Roasted Tomatoes: You can also use regular diced, canned tomatoes but the fire-roasted variety does add extra, smoky flavor which is incredibly tasty, especially with the sweet potatoes.
Whole Kernel Corn: Any brand of canned, whole kernel corn from the grocery store is perfect. You could also use fresh corn if you're lucky enough to have that on hand!
Scroll to the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
📖 Substitutions
Various Beans: Although this is a black bean soup recipe, you could substitute one of the cans of black beans for another type of bean. Garbanzo beans are especially good and add extra texture, but kidney beans or pinto beans could also be used.
Canned Tomatoes: Fire-roasted tomatoes add a smidge of rich, smoky flavor to the broth but if you don't have fire-roasted tomatoes on hand, you can use regular diced tomatoes. If you have smoked paprika in your spice cabinet you could add ¼ teaspoon with the other spices to help boost the flavor of diced tomatoes.
🍲 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Combine both the sweet potatoes and the onions in a 4-quart saucepan on the stove. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of salt. Use a large spoon to toss the ingredients and lightly coat the sweet potato and onion with the olive oil. Cook over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes.
Step 2: While the sweet potatoes and onions are starting to cook, open the cans of black beans and corn and drain. Add all of the ingredients including one cup of salsa to the pot with the sweet potatoes and onions.
Step 3: Top with the spices - or substitute and just use 1 ½ tablespoons of Taco Seasoning. Stir to combine, and bring to a simmer. Then reduce the heat, cover and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
💭 Recipe FAQs
Yes, peeled and diced potatoes of any variety could be substituted. Remember that sweet potatoes add a unique flavor and texture unlike Russets, Yukon Gold, Red Potatoes, etc.
Sure! This is a great one-pot soup recipe and the ingredients are easy to transport. All you need is a heat source such as a camp stove or a Dutch Oven and hot coals. Just be sure to bring the can opener and a vegetable peeler to peel the sweet potatoes!
Yes, place all the ingredients in a Crockpot or slow cooker and set it on low. The soup will be ready in about 6 hours. 
🥘 What to Serve with Black Bean Soup
Serve this hearty soup in individual serving bowls or bread bowls. It's delicious with tortillas, cornbread, freshly baked biscuits or homemade potato rolls. and top each serving with crunchy tortillas.
It's also delicious with a dollop of sour cream and chunks of fresh avocado.
For dessert, wrap up your easy weeknight meal with freshly baked Apple Cake or home-baked brownies.
🥣 Leftovers and Storage
Place any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate. The soup will stay fresh for up to 5 days, just reheat and enjoy.
You can also freeze leftovers. Place the cooled soup in a freezer-safe bag or container. Date and label and freeze for up to 6 months. To defrost, place the container of soup in the refrigerator to defrost for one day before reheating.
🍽 Other Tasty Soups and Stew Recipes
Black Bean Sweet Potato Soup is perfect for any night of the week or a busy weekend. Here are more easy and delicious soup and stew recipes you are sure to enjoy!
If you make Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup I'd love to hear how it turned out. Please leave a 🌟 star rating and a comment below. I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
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