Hearty Pumpkin Black Bean Soup
Total Time: 00h 40m
Hands-on Time: 00h 20m
Makes: 6 servings
Well seasoned with savory herbs and spicy chili powder, this hearty black bean pumpkin soup recipe will quickly become a cold-weather favorite.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, divided
- 1 pumpkin (3 1/2 pounds), seeded, peeled and diced
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- 3 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, drained
- 1 can (16 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon Simply Organic® Chili Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Simply Organic® Cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon Simply Organic® Sage
- 1 teaspoon Simply Organic® Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Simply Organic® Rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon Simply Organic® Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, for garnish
- Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Directions
- Add pumpkin, spinach, black beans, tomatoes, garlic, vegetable broth, chili powder, cayenne, sage, thyme, rosemary, pepper and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, until pumpkin is tender.
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.
- In a large pot, melt butter. Add onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent.
- If available, use a cooking-variety pumpkin such as a sugar or pie pumpkin.
