Sweet Potato & Black Bean Soup (Freezer-Friendly) for Calm Weeknights

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Prep once. Use all week.

A Hearty Sweet Potato & Black Bean Soup Base for Your Week

This freezer-friendly sweet potato & black bean soup is designed for busy professionals who value structure over speed. One calm Sunday prep gives you three effortless meals—no decision fatigue, no weeknight stress. Just nourishing comfort when you need it.

What You'll Need

• 2 large sweet potatoes (about 600g), peeled and cubed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 400g tinned black beans, drained
• 400g tinned tomatoes
• 1 litre vegetable stock
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• Sea salt & black pepper
• Fresh coriander (optional)
• Lime juice (optional)

The Method

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5-6 minutes until soft. Add garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and ground coriander. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add sweet potato cubes and stir to coat with spices. Add tinned tomatoes, black beans, and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until sweet potatoes are very tender. Use a hand blender to partially blend the soup (leave some texture). Season with salt and pepper. If using, stir in lime juice and fresh coriander at the end.

✨ Optional: Extra Creaminess

For a richer finish: stir in 100ml coconut cream after blending for a silkier, more indulgent texture.

How to Freeze & Store

Cool the soup completely. Choose your storage method: Freezer: Portion into large silicone soup cube trays (each cube holds 1.5-2 cups). Freeze overnight, then transfer to labeled freezer bags. Stores up to 4 months. Refrigerator: Portion into glass jars or containers. Stores up to 5 days.

Shelf life: 4 months frozen | 5 days refrigerated

How to Use During the Week

Thaw one soup cube overnight in the fridge (or use refrigerated portion), then reheat gently in a pot. Serve with crusty sourdough, wholegrain bread, or tortilla chips for a complete, nourishing meal.

Other ways to use:

• Top with avocado, sour cream, and fresh coriander
• Serve with grated cheese and lime wedges
• Add cooked quinoa for extra protein
• Drizzle with chili oil for extra heat

Pair this foundation with our Mango Chili Kick Shot for a gentle energy boost, or prepare a batch of Matcha Coconut Cubes for calm afternoons.

The Gentle Benefit

One calm Sunday = three effortless meals. Fewer decisions. More mental clarity. This is how you build consistency—not through willpower, but through preparation.

Prep once. Use all week.

Not faster. Lighter.