SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN SOUP

1 Tbsp olive oil

3 cloves of garlic, minced

1/2 of a large onion diced

1 tsp ground coriander

1 1/2 tsp turmeric

1 tsp cumin

1 or 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (one will be more soupy, two will be more like stew)

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 can (48 oz) petite diced tomatoes

2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 to 1 pound of cooked chopped meat (pork, chicken, or beef)

2 cups broth (vegetable or chicken)

Salt

Pepper

1.  Heat oil in large pot. Stir in onions and garlic and sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Sauté for a couple of minutes.

2.  Combine coriander, turmeric and cumin and sprinkle over onions and sauté a couple more minutes. 

3.  Stir in sweet potato cubes along with a pinch of salt and pepper and sauté another 2-3 minutes.

4.  Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to boil over medium high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 - 30 minutes until potatoes are tender. 

Serve over rice or quinoa.

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