Brazilian Bean Soup with Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Brazilian Bean Soup with Sweet Potatoes Recipe

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 8 ounces chorizo, finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 ounces thick-sliced ham, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped bottled roasted red peppers
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, drained
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 mango – peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  1. Heat the oil in a soup kettle or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the chorizo sausage; cook until browned. Add the onion and ham. Continue to cook and stir until onion is tender. Stir in garlic and red peppers; cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Pour in the tomatoes, beans and chicken broth and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add sweet potato and simmer covered until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in mango and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.