Ingredients

1 tbsp of peanut oil, or oil of your choice 

1 5cm piece of ginger, peeled and minced

1 clove of garlic, peeled and minced

1-2 tsp of cumin

1 tsp of cayenne

1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed

1 can of light coconut milk

4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

1 can of tomatoes, diced

Method

1. Heat oil in large saucepan. Saute garlic, ginger and cumin for a minute or 2, until it starts to become aromatic.
2. Add chopped tomatoes and their juice, and the potatoes, and bring to a simmer. Stir in coconut milk and the black beans.
3. Simmer until the potatoes are cooked to your taste.

Notes

Next time I make this dish, I plan to stir in a 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro, just before serving. Might also add a chopped jalapeno when I saute the ginger and garlic.

This recipe was inspired by dani spies carribean black bean soup.