Pumpkin & Black Bean Soup

1 Tbsp olive oil
5 green onions slides (whites and light green; reserve greens)
1 red bell pepper chopped
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 tsp thyme
2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can pumpkin puree
1 can diced tomatoes with juices
1 can chicken OR veg broth
1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp peppper
3/4 tsp sea salt (or a little less)
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

You can use regular onion, if desired. Add sour cream after cooking for creaminess.

Heal oil; Add onion, garlic and peppers cooking 4-5 minutes until soft. Stir in cumin and thyme cook for 1 minute. Add beans, pumpkin, tomatoes (undrained), broth and water; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 min. Stir in salt and cayenne pepper. Top with greens of onion (optional) before serving.

Serving Size: Approximately 4 servings

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SNOOZHE.