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Quinoa Black Bean Pumpkin Soup

Hearty and filling soup full of healthy and nutritious ingredients.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Soups and Stews
Yield: 4 servings

Materials

Soup

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 5 cloves garlic diced
  • 1 red chili pepper diced
  • 3 cups pumpkin cubed
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp powdered sugar
  • ½ cup quinoa
  • 20 oz black beans drained and rinsed
  • 5 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 bay leaves

Garnish

  • 1 avocado cubed
  • handful cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Instructions

  • Heat oil in pan over medium heat and cook onion for a few minutes. Add garlic and red chili pepper and cook until aromatic.
  • Add pumpkin and spices and cook for a couple minutes.
  • Add 2 cups of the vegetable broth and quinoa. Bring a boil and cook for 5 minutes before adding the remaining vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
  • Add beans and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  • Served garnished with cilantro, avocado and lime juice. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe adapted from AvocadoPesto.com