Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup Recipe

This soup is one of my favorites. This soup is highly Nutritious. Try It

Makes eight servings

Ingredients

• 1 table spoon olive oil
• 5 green onions (white and light green parts),thinly sliced;slice dark parts and set aside for later
• 1 redball pepper,chopped
• 3 cloves garlic,chopped
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cans (15 ounces) pure pumpkin puree
• 1 can diced tomatoes with juices (preferably no-salt)
• 1can (14 fluid ounces) veg broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)

Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup relies on  healthy staples
 than can keep an hand for a quick home-cooked meal.

Method 

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add white and light green parts of onions, bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for four to five minutes or until soft. Stir in cumin and thyme; cook, stirring occasionally, for one minute.

Add beans, pumpkin, tomatoes and juice, broth, and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook for 10 minutes. Stir in salt and cayenne pepper. Top each serving with dark green onions tops and serve.