Vegetarian Black Bean Soup

I've had several requests for this one! :)

Ingredients:

1 Tbs. vegetable oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 medium cloves garlic, minced

2 medium sweet potatoes (1 to 1 1/4 lbs.), peeled (I keep the skin on) and diced

1 large red bell pepper, diced

14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes

1 small hot green chili pepper, or more to taste, minced

2 (16-oz.) cans black beans, drained and rinsed

1 ripe mango, pitted, peeled and diced

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 tsp. salt


Directions:

Stir in sweet potatoes, bell pepper, tomatoes (with liquid), chili and 1 1/2 cups water.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender but still firm, 10 to 15 minutes.

 Stir in beans and simmer gently, uncovered, until heated through, about 5 minutes.  Stir in mango and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.  Stir in cilantro and salt.  Serve hot.  Makes 6 servings.

I like to serve this with plain cheese quesadillas - my kids love dipping them into the soup! :)