Half-Baked Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup
A hearty soup blending half a sweet potato and half a can of black beans for creamy warmth. This mexican-inspired soups (vegan) ready in about 55 minutes pairs sweet potato, black beans, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sweet potato
- 1/2 can black beans
- 1/2 cup onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup tomato puree
- 1/2 tsp cumin
Instructions
- Step 1: In a pot, sauté 1/2 cup chopped onion and 1 minced garlic clove in 1 tbsp oil until fragrant, 5 minutes.
- Step 2: Add 1/2 cup cubed sweet potato, 1/2 cup tomato puree, and 1/2 tsp cumin. Cook 5 minutes, then stir in 1/2 can black beans.
- Step 3: Pour in 1/2 cup coconut milk and 2 cups vegetable broth. Simmer 15 minutes until sweet potato is tender.
- Step 4: Use an immersion blender to puree half the soup, then stir back in. Serve warm with a drizzle of coconut milk.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Half-Baked Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (25 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Half-Baked Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep sweet potato from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Half-Baked Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Half-Baked Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Half-Baked Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup vegan?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegan based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★☆☆☆
Followed exactly and it was underwhelming. Maybe my expectations were too high.
