Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (or more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 2 × 15-ounce cans pumpkin purée (100% pumpkin, not pie-filling)
- 2 × 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about ½ lime)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: ½ cup coconut milk or half-and-half
- Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, avocado slices, shredded cheese, Greek yogurt, pepitas, tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion with a pinch of salt and sauté until soft and translucent, about 4–5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, and cinnamon (if using). Stir for 20–30 seconds to toast the spices.
- Stir in the pumpkin purée, black beans, and broth. Combine well.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Blend part of the soup with an immersion blender or transfer 1–2 cups to a blender and purée, then return to pot for desired texture.
- Stir in lime juice and adjust salt, pepper, and heat level. Add coconut milk or half-and-half if using for extra creaminess.
- Serve hot with optional toppings such as cilantro, avocado, pepitas, or tortilla chips.
Notes
- Canned pumpkin can be replaced with roasted butternut squash or sweet potato purée.
- Black beans can be substituted with pinto or kidney beans.
- Add corn or spinach for more veggies.
- Stir in coconut milk or half-and-half for extra richness.
- For a vegan version, skip dairy and use plant-based toppings.
- Add jalapeño or cayenne pepper for more heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
