Black Bean & Sweet Potato Soup

adapted from Two Peas & Their Pod

• 1 large onion
• 5 cloves garlic
• 3 sweet potatoes
• 1/2 green pepper
• 3 cups broth (vegetable/chicken)
• 2 cups water
• 1 large can black beans (30 oz), rinsed/drained
• 1 large can diced tomatoes (28 oz)
• 1 T chili powder
• 2 tsp cumin
• dash of red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp cilantro
• salt & pepper to taste

1. fry chopped onion in Tsp oil with minced garlic
2. add chopped sweet potatoes, green pepper and red pepper flakes
3. add broth and water
4. boil 10 minutes
5. add black beans and diced tomatoes
6. add chili powder, cumin, cilantro, salt/pepper
7. heat through (and until potatoes, etc are soft