Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup Recipe

SERVINGS: 6 (about 1 cup each)
35 minutes

INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup canned diced tomatoes
2 cups beef broth
1 can pumpkin puree

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oil in a soup kettle over medium heat, sauté onions, garlic, cumin, chili powder and pepper until soft.
  2. Stir in black beans, tomatoes, broth and pumpkin.
  3. Simmer uncovered stirring occasionally for about 25 minutes until soup is a thick consistency
  4. Serve as is, or puree using an immersion blender for a smooth consistency.

SUGGESTIONS
Stir in plain Greek yogurt for added protein and creaminess.
Add ½-pound ground meat for an additional protein.

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS PER SERVING
Serving Size: About 1 cup
Calories: 290
Total Fat: 6g
Total Protein: 15g
Total Carbohydrates: 46g
Dietary Fibre: 11g
Sugars: 3g