Caribbean Black Bean Soup

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper or 1/2 scotch bonnet pepper, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon thyme, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
1-1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tomato, chopped
4 cups black beans
4 cups vegetable stock
1 cup sweet potatoes, diced
salt, to taste
cilantro and parsley, chopped

Heat oil in a saucepan and add onion, pepper, and garlic. Cook until tender and add all the seasonings. Add tomato, black beans, stock, and potatoes. Bring to a simmer, cover, and allow to cook until potatoes are tender and soup is thickened. Season with salt. Garnish with cilantro and parsley (and avocado, if desired).

Serve with cornbread.