Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 4 cups broth (or water)
  • 1 (15 ounce can) pumpkin puree (100% pure pumpkin)
  • 1 (15 ounce can) black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 3/4 cup salsa
  • toppings of choice

Instruction

  • Heat oil over medium in a small Dutch oven or saucepan. Stir in the garlic, chili powder and cumin, and cook for one minute.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, and bring to a simmer. Stir in the pumpkin. Stir in the beans and salsa, and bring the soup to a boil, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • If adding cooked chicken (see notes) stir in now, and simmer another 5 minutes.
  • Ladle soup into 4 bowls, and top each bowl with desired toppings. Enjoy!