Pumpkin Black Bean Soup

Welcome to my favorite month--OCTOBER!!!

Let's start it off with one of my favorite flavors: PUMPKIN

I love everything pumpkin (except pumpkin pie, but we won't get into that right now).

My mom takes a bike ride every morning.  

One lady who she met along the way gave her this recipe.

You will love this one.  Our kids even eat it!

Don't forget the toppings for the soup...they make it amazing. 

1 1/2 T. olive oil

1 onion, diced

1- 15 oz. can diced tomatoes

15 oz. vegetable broth

1- 15 oz. can pumpkin puree

1- 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 c. cream

1/2 t. curry

1/2 t. cumin

1/2 t. cayenne pepper

1/4 t. chili powder

salt and pepper to taste

Toppings: sour cream, pepitas, chives

In a pot, saute onion in olive oil.  Add tomatoes, broth, pumpkin, and black beans.  Simmer for 20 minutes.  Add cream and spices.  Remove from heat and serve with toppings.  I put sour cream in a squeezable container to make a beautiful garnish.