Best 14 Pumpkin Bean Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with our collection of pumpkin bean soup recipes. These comforting and nutritious soups are packed with the goodness of pumpkin, beans, and a variety of aromatic spices. From creamy and velvety smooth textures to hearty and chunky consistencies, our recipes offer a diverse range of options to suit every taste and preference. Whether you prefer a classic pumpkin soup with tender beans or a more adventurous fusion of flavors, we have something for every palate. Prepare to be captivated by the vibrant colors and enticing aromas of these delectable pumpkin bean soups, perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

BLACK BEAN-PUMPKIN SOUP



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This healthy recipe is packed with protein from the beans and with vitamins from the pumpkin. The dollop of light sour cream adds a satisfying touch that feels indulgent. -Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cups vegetable broth
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons bourbon, optional
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup roasted salted pumpkin seeds

Steps:

  • Place beans and tomatoes in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Set aside., In a Dutch oven, saute onions in oil until tender. Add garlic and cumin; saute 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, pumpkin, vinegar, pepper and bean mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes., Stir in bourbon if desired. Garnish each serving with sour cream, green onions and pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 716mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

PUMPKIN BLACK BEAN SOUP



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This is a delicious soup that is even better reheated the next day. Easy to make too. Serve with a garnish of sour cream and toasted pumpkin seeds if desired.

Provided by REEDYGAL

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

Time 45m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
¼ cup butter
1 ¼ cups chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups beef broth
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
½ pound cubed cooked ham
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar

Steps:

  • Pour 2 cans of the black beans into a food processor or blender, along with the can of tomatoes. Puree until smooth. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until the onion is softened. Stir in the bean puree, remaining can of beans, beef broth, pumpkin puree, and sherry vinegar. Mix until well blended, then simmer for about 25 minutes, or until thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Stir in the ham, and heat through before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 27.7 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1051.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

PUMPKIN BLACK BEAN SOUP



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I picked up this recipe at my local grocery store during a promotion for creative ways to use pumpkin. Black beans are not usually paired with this hearty fall vegetable, but once I tried this soup, I was a believer! Now it's one of my favorite recipes to make when pumpkin is in season. -Lori Karavolis, McMurray, PA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 qt).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped sweet onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup white wine
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups vegetable broth
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
4 teaspoons ground coriander
3 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Optional: Chopped fresh cilantro and tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, 3-4 minutes., Add black beans, tomatoes, broth, pumpkin and seasonings. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cream; heat through. If desired, top with chopped cilantro and tortilla chips. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 608mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PUMPKIN BLACK BEAN SOUP



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This soup is thick and filling and very simple to make. I prefer this with chicken broth, but if you need to make it vegetarian, use vegetable broth.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 cup pumpkin puree, pack down the cup, NOT pumpkin pie filling
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup fat free sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil.
  • Sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil for about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the cumin and curry powder and sauté for an additional 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the broth, thyme, pumpkin puree, salt, pepper and sugar. Bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the black beans and tomatoes.
  • Reduce heat. Cover and gently simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in the 1/4 cup nonfat sour cream.
  • Serve.

PUMPKIN BLACK-BEAN SOUP



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Provided by Joanna Pruess

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 2h45m

Yield Eight servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound black beans, washed and picked over
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
3 large cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup canned tomatoes, drained
1 cup fresh or canned pumpkin puree
6 ounces boiled ham, cut into 1/8-inch cubes
2 1/2 to 3 1/2 cups beef stock
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 to 4 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 to 1 cup medium sherry

Steps:

  • Place beans in a heavy saucepan and cover with boiling water to a level of about two inches above the beans. Add one teaspoon of salt, return to the boil and then simmer, partially covered, for about two to three hours or until the beans are tender. Add more water if beans become dry.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. When it has foamed, stir in the onions and garlic and saute for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly colored and tender. Set aside.
  • When the beans are tender, stir in the tomatoes and transfer to a processor fitted with a steel chopping blade. With a few on-off motions, process until the beans have started to smooth out, but are still somewhat chunky. This will have to be done in batches. Return the beans and tomatoes to the saucepan and stir in the pumpkin, ham and two-and-a-half cups of stock.
  • Add the sauteed onions and garlic, cumin, vinegar, salt and pepper and stir to mix well. Bring this mixture to the boil and then reduce heat and continue cooking uncovered for another 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the sherry and taste for salt, additional vinegar and other seasonings. If soup is too thick, add stock or sherry. If too thin, continue cooking until thicker.
  • To serve, use a handsome pumpkin and cut off the lid in a scalloped or zigzag pattern. A so-called sugar pumpkin has fewer seeds and heavier meat. Remove the seeds and pull off the strings from them. Toast the seeds on a flat pan in a preheated 400-degree oven in two tablespoons of oil for seven to nine minutes or until they are well colored. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with salt. Fill the pumpkin with soup and use the toasted seeds as croutons.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 327, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 642 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PUMPKIN AND BLACK BEAN SOUP



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This is Rachael Ray's recipe and it is fabu, everyone that has tried it loves it. I have changed the original recipe and I will make notations in ()

Provided by Shannon Holmes

Categories     Black Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (1 turn of the pan)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cups canned vegetable stock, found on soup aisle (I use Vegan Chicken Broth here)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice (I use an 8 ounce can tomato sauce here)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 (15 ounce) cans pumpkin puree (found often on the baking aisle)
1 cup corn (frozen or canned, drain and rinse if canned)
1 cup heavy cream (I use Unsweetened Silk)
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (eyeball it in the palm of your hand)
coarse salt
20 sprigs fresh chives, for garnish (chopped or snipped)

Steps:

  • Heat a soup pot over medium heat.
  • Add oil.
  • When oil is hot, add onion.
  • Saute onions 5 minutes.
  • Add broth, tomatoes or tomato sauce, black beans, pumpkin puree and corn.
  • Stir to combine ingredients and bring soup to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and stir in cream, curry, cumin, cayenne and salt, to taste.
  • Simmer 5 minutes, adjust seasonings and serve garnished with chopped chives.
  • For Vegan option use Soy Cream.

HEARTY PUMPKIN-WHITE BEAN SOUP



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Ground cumin and grated fresh ginger give this pumpkin-bean soup a touch of class. Serve the creamy blended recipe as a main dish or side dish. A swirl of yogurt and a sprinkling of pepitas (pumpkin seeds) finish the bowl.

Provided by Voskos

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     VOSKOS®

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cups vegetable or chicken broth or stock
1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (5.3 ounce) container VOSKOS® Nonfat Honey Greek Yogurt
Toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)*

Steps:

  • Cook ginger and cumin in hot vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant.
  • Add the vegetable broth, cannellini beans, pumpkin, and salt. Heat through. Remove from heat and puree until smooth with an immersion blender.
  • Set aside 1/4 cup of VOSKOS® Nonfat Honey Greek Yogurt to use as topper. Whisk remaining yogurt into soup.
  • Ladle into bowls; top each with a tablespoon of the reserved yogurt, swirling with a knife. Sprinkle with some toasted pepitas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 987.1 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN AND PUMPKIN SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Vegetable     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Halloween     Vegan     Simmer

Yield about 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

Two or three cans black beans (about 4 1/2 cups), rinsed and drained
1 large can Muir Glen fire roasted chopped tomatoes
1 large chopped vidalia or other sweet onion
1/2 cup minced shallot or leeks
heaping Tbsp chopped garlic
1 sm can chopped green chiles or 1/8 cup fresh, choose heat according to your taste.
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups 'no chicken' or veggie broth - about half of a box
2 or 3 cans organic pumpkin, no additives
sm amount of olive oil, spray coating, or butter to coat pan
3 tablespoons champagne or other wine vinegar
1/2 cup dry Sherry
Offer sour cream or non-dairy substitute, and shelled, toasted pumpkin seeds (not the ones in shell that are white, but the little brown ones), and hot sauce on table. Note: shelled pumpkin seeds or "pepitos" can be hard to find and are not necessary to enjoy the soup!

Steps:

  • Use small amount of olive oil or other method to coat a 6-quart heavy kettle. Cook onion, shallot, garlic, chili powder, chiles, salt, and pepper over medium heat, stirring, until onion begins to caramelize. While that is cooking, rinse beans and place in large bowl with tomato and its liquid. Add cooked onion mixture to bowl. Use handheld blender to pureé mixture in bowl. Transfer pureé back into soup pot. Stir in broth, pumpkin, and Sherry vinegar until combined. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally. After simmering 15 minutes, add sherry. Simmer another 10 minutes, or until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Can adjust thickness with more broth, more pumpkin, or more pureed beans but will need to simmer longer if adding ingredients. Season soup with salt and pepper. Offer sour cream or non-dairy substitute, toasted pumpkin seeds, hot sauce, salt and pepper.

TUSCAN PUMPKIN WHITE BEAN SOUP



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Make and share this Tuscan Pumpkin White Bean Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ellie3763

Categories     Beans

Time 30m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

olive oil flavored cooking spray
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
15 ounces canned pumpkin
3 1/2 cups fat-free chicken broth
15 1/2 ounces canned white beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
1/8 teaspoon table salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Coat a large soup pot with cooking spray and set over medium-low heat. Add onion, cover and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in pumpkin, broth, beans and oregano; simmer 8 minutes.
  • In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return soup to pot and reheat; season with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and top each with 1 tablespoon of grated cheese.

VELVETY PUMPKIN & BLACK BEAN SOUP



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This is an autumn must. This soup is rich in flavour and aroma. This recipe is for 2 people but can easily be increased to suit your needs.

Provided by SEvans

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 cups shredded cabbage
3 cups vegetable stock or 3 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup diced tomatoes with juice (preferably canned)
1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (10 -14 ounce) can pumpkin puree (small can)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 tablespoon curry powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a soup pot over medium high heat. Sauté your onions and cabbage with a pinch of salt to "sweat" the vegetables. You don't want to brown the vegetables - just cook them until they are soft and onions are opaque - approximately 10 minutes.
  • Add broth, tomatoes, black beans and pumpkin puree. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium low to simmer for 10 minutes or so.
  • Stir in cream, curry, cumin, cayenne and salt to taste. Simmer an additional 10 minutes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.9, Fat 29.8, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 81.5, Sodium 181.8, Carbohydrate 33.3, Fiber 8, Sugar 8.2, Protein 8.6

WHITE BEAN & PUMPKIN SOUP (VEG)



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I started out intending to make a Cuban bean and pumpkin stew from one of Madhur Jaffrey's books. I didn't have enough of the ingredients on hand to get the full Cuban flair, so I merged the base of navy beans and pumpkin with another MJ recipe to make this simple yet hearty and satisfying soup. Note, this calls for dried beans, soaking overnight is preferable but you can use the quick method too.

Provided by magpie diner

Categories     Pumpkin

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups dried navy beans
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon sea salt (up to 1 tsp depending on your broth)
4 cups fresh pumpkin, chopped (about a 1 inch dice)
4 cups vegetable broth (up to 5 depending on how you like it)
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried sage

Steps:

  • Soak the beans overnight in plenty of water. To use the quick method, rinse the beans and then add them to a large pot with enough water to cover them by about an inch. Bring to a boil, let boil for 5 minutes then turn off the heat and leave covered for an hour. Either method, drain the beans when you're ready to start!
  • Warm the olive oil in a soup pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add in the diced onion and saute for about 5 minutes. Add in the garlic and continue to cook for another 5 minutes or so.
  • To the cooking onions and garlic, add in the bay leaves, salt and herbs. A note on the herbs: I crush dried whole herbs saved from the garden, you could use fresh, either way chop well. If using ground versions, use much less, around 1/3 tsp each.
  • Once the onions are nicely translucent and lightly browned add in the beans, pumpkin and broth. Adjust seasoning and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium low, cover and leave to cook for about 45 minutes, stirring from time to time. Remove the lid for the last 15 minutes of cooking if you want to reduce the amount of broth and have it more stew like.
  • If you used the quick soak method for the beans, it will need to cook slightly longer, about an hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.9, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 204.9, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 14.4, Sugar 4.3, Protein 15.1

BLACK BEAN PUMPKIN SOUP



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This is a delicious soup from Larry's Market, a gourmet grocery store in the Seattle area. It's a perfect first-course soup for company.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Black Beans

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

46 1/2 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup tomatoes, canned, drained and chopped
1 1/4 cups onions, chopped
1/2 cup shallot, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup unsalted butter
4 cups beef broth
16 ounces pumpkin puree
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/2 lb cooked ham, 1/8-inch dice
3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar (or more)
sour cream, garnish
pumpkin seeds, roasted, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a food processor coarsely puree beans and tomatoes.
  • In a 6-quart heavy kettle cook onion, shallot, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in butter over moderate heat, stirring, until onion is softened and beginning to brown.
  • Stir in bean puree.
  • Stir in broth, pumpkin, and sherry until combined and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 25 minutes, or until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Just before serving, add ham and vinegar and simmer soup, stirring, until heated through.
  • Season soup with salt and pepper.
  • Serve soup garnished with sour cream and toasted pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 698.9, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 83.8, Sodium 1526.2, Carbohydrate 76.9, Fiber 23.1, Sugar 5.2, Protein 42.4

PUMPKIN AND BLACK BEAN SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     Vegetarian

Yield 6 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cups vegetable stock (canned or packaged)
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes in juice
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
2 cans (30 oz total) pumpkin puree
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. When oil is hot, add onion and saute for five minutes. Add vegetable stock, tomatoes, black beans and pumpkin puree and stir to combine ingredients. After soup boils, reduce heat to medium low and stir in cream, curry, cumin, cayenne and salt. Simmer for five minutes, adjust seasonings as necessary and serve.

PUMPKIN BEAN SOUP



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A friend of mine makes a similar Southwestern-style soup using sweet potatoes, but I found that processing the potatoes takes a bit of extra work. I came up with the idea to use canned pumpkin and created this wonderful, thick, hearty soup that doesn't take a lot of effort to make. It's full of all that's good for you, so enjoy!

Provided by Julie

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Pumpkin Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 cups chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup heavy cream, whipped
¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the bell pepper and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Mix in the garlic and cumin and cook, stirring, for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the pumpkin puree, black beans, corn, chicken broth, tomato sauce, and 1 teaspoon cilantro; season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring the soup to a gentle boil; reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes.
  • Garnish each bowl of soup with a dollop of unsweetened whipped cream and additional cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 858.1 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

Tips:

  • Select the best pumpkin: Choose a small to medium-sized pumpkin with smooth, unblemished skin. Look for pumpkins that feel heavy for their size, as this indicates a denser flesh.
  • Use fresh or dried beans: You can use canned beans for convenience, but dried beans are more flavorful and economical. If using dried beans, soak them overnight or for at least 8 hours before cooking.
  • Roast the pumpkin: Roasting the pumpkin intensifies its natural sweetness and flavor. Toss the pumpkin cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast them at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
  • Simmer the soup: Combine the roasted pumpkin, beans, broth, and spices in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
  • Add vegetables and herbs: For a more flavorful soup, add chopped carrots, celery, onion, or garlic during the last 10 minutes of cooking. You can also stir in fresh herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, or sage.
  • Puree the soup: For a smooth and creamy soup, use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a regular blender and puree until smooth. You can also mash the soup with a potato masher for a more rustic texture.
  • Season to taste: Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or spices to your preference.
  • Garnish and serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with a dollop of plain yogurt, sour cream, or a sprinkle of chopped parsley or cilantro. Serve with crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin bean soup is a hearty, flavorful, and nutritious soup that is perfect for a cold fall or winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of sweet pumpkin, savory beans, and aromatic spices, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.

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