Pumpkin Black Bean Soup

Posted by Noble Pig at Saturday, October 31, 2009 12:01 AM
Categories: .Soup



I love anything with pumpkin as a main ingredient, it always plays nice with other flavors in a recipe.  With all the cold and blustery days we have had here in Oregon, soup has most definitely been on my mind.  Today those thoughts of a warm dinner served with buttery, crusty bread came to fruition.

This meal turned out amazing, even my husband, who is not necessarily ecstatic when it comes to eating a vegetarian dish, he usually wants some kind of meat, was very happy with the end result.  In fact he loved it.

The soup was very thick and hearty with a tangy taste brought on the addition of balsamic vinegar.  Overall it was an A+ as far as taste goes.  The soup is also very easy to make, another plus in my book with the busy schedule I have been keeping lately.

If soup is in your near future give this one a try, I think you'll enjoy it.




In a large pot sauté red onion, garlic, cumin, kosher salt, cinnamon, allspice and pepper in oil on low-medium heat until red onion and garlic are brown; about 3 minutes.

In a food processor or blender puree the beans and tomatoes with half of the vegetable broth.  Add pureed ingredients, pumpkin and the rest of the broth to the pot.




Simmer uncovered until thick, stirring often and scraping the bottom, about 40-45 minutes.  Before serving stir in balsamic vinegar. 




Garnish with baked pumpkin seeds.




We also added a dollop of sour cream.  If you like heat, add some cayenne while the soup is simmering.

Have a safe and insane Halloween night!

Pumpkin Black Bean Soup
Adapted from Home Made Simple

2 cans black beans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (16 oz) pumpkin puree
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 Tablespoons olive oil
4 cups vegetable broth
1 Tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Baked pumpkin seeds, for garnish

In a large pot sauté red onion, garlic, cumin, kosher salt, cinnamon, allspice and pepper in oil on low-medium heat until red onion and garlic are brown; about 3 minutes.

In a food processor or blender puree the beans and tomatoes with half of the vegetable broth.  Add pureed ingredients, pumpkin and the rest of the broth to the pot.

Simmer uncovered until thick, stirring often and scraping the bottom, about 40-45 minutes.  Before serving stir in balsamic vinegar.  Garnish with baked pumpkin seeds.  We also added a dollop of sour cream.  If you like heat, add some cayenne while the soup is simmering.

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