Sweet Potato & White Bean Soup

Bring vegetable stock to a simmer in a seperate sauce pot.

Heat a stock pot with olive oil. Add sweet potatoes and onions with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until potatoes begin to caramelize, about 6 minutes.

Add green beans and tomato bouillon. Stir and break down bouillon cube with a wooden spoon. Cook 2 minutes. Add more olive oil if necessary.

Turn heat to high. Add garlic, pepper flakes, white pepper, and beans. Stir. Cook 1 minute.

Add vegetable stock to stock pot. Stir. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium. Cook 10-15 minutes or until sweet potatoes and green beans are tender. Adjust seasoning.

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