BLACK BEAN PUMPKIN SOUP

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The black beans and the pumpkin are so delicious together you won't believe it. And with all the spices used, each bite is a flavor party in your mouth! Garnish with baked pumpkin seeds.

Provided by MissBunnyCakes

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Black Bean Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil
⅓ cup chopped red onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch ground allspice
4 cups vegetable broth, divided
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin puree
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or more to taste

Steps:

Combine olive oil, red onion, garlic, cumin, salt, cinnamon, black pepper, and allspice in a large pot over medium-low heat; cook and stir until onion and garlic are browned, about 5 minutes.
Combine 2 cups vegetable broth, black beans, and tomatoes in a blender; puree until smooth.
Pour remaining 2 cups vegetable broth, pureed black bean mixture, and pumpkin puree into the pot. Simmer soup, uncovered, until thick, 40 to 45 minutes. Stir in balsamic vinegar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.8 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 20.7 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 2196 mg, Sugar 11.6 g