How to Make Pumpkin Black Bean Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's no better way to warm up on a crisp fall day than with a big bowl of hearty, comforting soup. And when it comes to autumn flavors, few ingredients capture the essence of the season quite like pumpkin. That's why this Pumpkin Black Bean Soup is the perfect dish to cozy up with as the temperatures start to drop. Packed with the earthy sweetness of pumpkin and the savory richness of black beans, this soup is a delicious celebration of autumn in a bowl.

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Ingredients

  • 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained, divided
  • 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 ¼ cups chopped onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin purée
  • ½ pound cubed cooked ham
  • 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 9

  • Empty two cans beans into a food processor. Add diced tomatoes and purée until smooth.
  • Melt butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in puréed bean mixture, remaining whole beans, broth, pumpkin purée, and vinegar until well blended. Simmer until thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon, about 25 minutes. Stir in ham and cook until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    151 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 1052mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 234mg