Preparation Steps
1
Rinse beans and place in a large bowl.
2
Cover beans with 4 inches of water and soak overnight (or 8 hours).
3
Strain and rinse black beans.
4
In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
5
Add onion and jalapeno and saut for 10 minutes, until soft.
6
Add beans and vegetable broth or water.
7
Stir in ginger, allspice, thyme and salt.
8
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes.
9
Add sweet potatoes and brown sugar and simmer for an additional 30 minutes, until beans and sweet potatoes are soft.
10
Puree 1 cup of the soup in a blender and then add it back into the soup pot.
11
Stir in cilantro and green onion.
12
Salt and pepper to taste.