Good Bite Says: This is a terrific soup that is a meal in itself! Comes together in minutes and makes a great last minute dinner.

Ingredients

• a drizzle of canola or olive oil
• 1-2 lean Italian sausages
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 1 19 oz. (540 mL) can black beans, drained
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 L chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 cup salsa or a big spoonful of tomato paste

Directions

Step 1
In a large soup pot, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Squeeze the sausage out of its casing into the pot and cook it, breaking it up as you stir it around, until it’s no longer pink.

Step 2
Add the jalapeno pepper, cook for a minute, then the sweet potato, beans, cumin, stock and salsa, plus a cup of water - more if you think it needs it, or if you like your soup brothy.

Step 3
Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat and simmer for about half an hour, until the potatoes are tender and the broth has thickened a bit.

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