Pumpkin Black Bean Soup

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 151 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour 2 cans of the black beans into a food processor or blender, along with the can of tomatoes. Puree until smooth. Set aside.

Step 2

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.