Sweet Potato And Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 small onion (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
• 1 tablespoon chilli powder
• 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 2 large sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 can reduced fat coconut milk
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups baby spinach
• whole wheat toast (to serve)

Preparation

1. in a large pot over medium heat , add the oil. add the cumin seeds and onion and cook till slightly browned.
2. add in the garlic and ginger and cook for a further 1 minute. add in the chilli powder, stir well.
3. add in the black beans, sweet potatoes, chicken stock, tomatoes and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
4. stir in the baby spinach till wilted and serve with whole wheat toast.