sweet potato, black bean + bulgar soup

did everyone enjoy the holidays as much as i did?

sugar

sweets

cocktails

more sugar

that pretty much sums up what the past 2 months has looked like - good times, good times

but the reality is that i still need to fit into my pants. eating cake & sweets three times a day my friends does not help me in this area

to start of the new year right i would like to share with you a feel good soup

a soup that just might help you fit back into your "skinny jeans"

then in a few days i plan on sabotaging you all with an irresistible cake

no i am not evil - but at least you can eat this soup, then eat that piece of cake

 without feeling as guilty

it's all about balance isn't it - one of my life list goals for 2012

finding balance

and this soup does just that - for me anyways

and i hope it will for you too

just like it says- simple, wholesome, good

black beans - to fill you up

sweet potatoes - they just taste good, among many other things

garlic - so, so healthy

shallots - because we all need a little shallot in our lives

bulgar - what can i say, whole grain & high fiber

tomato - lycopene

...yep, it says barley in the photo but i totally meant bulgar

don't you already feel healthy just reading the ingredients

if you have the opportunity to make your own sauce this summer - do it

there is nothing better than opening up a jar of summer goodness come january

hey,  something you should add to your life list for 2012

(bossy, me- no)

no really, you should learn to can if you don't already

believe me you will be thanking me next year for being so bossy

sweet potatoes, garlic and shallots

minced, cubed & sliced

another healthy super star - pure awesomeness

the avocado

be friends this year if you aren't already

avocado is the perfect topping

beautiful contrasting colors

pretty food is so much more fun

oh - in my next post an award

yes  "it's a major award!"

will be going to 5 beautiful, inspiring blogs 

sweet potato, black bean & bulgar soup

6 servings

you will need:

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 large shallot/ 2 small - sliced
• 2 cloves of garlic - minced
• 2 medium sweet potatoes - peeled & cubed
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1/2 cup bulgar
• 1 can black beans, drained or 2 1/4 cups
• 12oz tomato puree
• 1 1/2 - 2 cups  cups water
• 1 avocado - sliced
• parsley for garnish (optional)
• salt to taste

assembly:

• heat a medium soup pot over medium heat - drizzle with olive oil & saute shallot until translucent
• add sweet potatoes, garlic & cumin - stir until cumin has evenly coated potatoes
• add black beans, bulgar, tomato puree & 1 cup of water - bring to a boil
• reduce heat to low/simmer - simmer for approximately 30 minutes until sweet potato & bulgar are cooked through- adding more water as necessary (bulgar soaks up a lot of water, your soup may end up more stew like, simply add more water until desired consistency is reached)
• serve with avocado & parsley

enjoy!

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