How to Make Pumpkin, Kale, and Black Bean Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the weather starts to cool down, nothing sounds better than cozying up with a warm, hearty stew. And what better way to embrace the flavors of fall than with a delicious Pumpkin, Kale, and Black Bean Stew? This recipe is not only packed with nutritious ingredients, but it's also bursting with rich and comforting flavors that will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished.

With its vibrant orange hue and creamy texture, pumpkin is the star of this stew. Not only does it add a velvet...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 yellow onions, diced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small sugar pumpkin, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 bunch lacinato kale, stems removed, chopped
  • 1 pound cubed cooked ham
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced sorrel

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a soup pot. Cook onion until it begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and diced pumpkin and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir in the beef broth, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then turn heat to low and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • While soup is simmering, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the kale and simmer until softened, about 3 minutes. Drain into a colander.
  • After soup has cooked for 15 minutes, add the kale, ham, and black beans; simmer for another 5 minutes. Stir in the sherry vinegar and sorrel; remove pot from the heat.
  • Nutrition

    203 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 1113mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 86mg
    • Calcium: 139mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 711mg