Start to dice your aromatics: onion,garlic,peppers and. Tomatoes. Add them 1 at a time to give the ingredients time to develop flavor. Cooking soup is all about a slow dance. Have to let each ingredient dance together for at least a minute.

While the aromatics are dancing, start to dice the tomatoes. You should do a medium dice. Add them to the party and let simmer for 20 minutes. Let them cook down and develop flavor.

While there is a club going in your pot. Start to dice the sweet potatoes. I prefer skin on because why not ? Cut the potatoes in half and half again. Cut across the potatoes and slowly add them to the party. Add the 2 cups of water and let simmer for 15 minutes

Once the potatoes are tender add your spices. I went light with the measurements and type of spice with this recipe. I wanted to bring the peppers and bean flavor forward. Add the beans and your corn. It should only take 10 minutes to get the beans hot.