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Black Bean and Pumpkin Soup
Serve with cornbread and green salad for a complete meal that everyone will enjoy.

Serves 6

Ingredients

Qty	Unit	Ingredient

1	Tb	Vegetable oil

1 1/2	C	Onion, chopped

3	Tsp	Garlic - minced

1	Can	Black beans - 15 oz, drained

1	Can	Potatoes - whole canned- 15 oz, drained

1/2	Tsp	Salt

		Black pepper, to taste

1	Can	Pumpkin - 15 oz

3 1/2	C	Vegetable or chicken stock

1	Tsp	Cumin - ground

2	Tb	Dry sherry

		Sour cream, to serve

Instructions

In a large pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add the onions and garlic and saute until softened about 5 minutes. Chop the beans and tomatoes in a blender or food processor until they are pureed with some chunks remaining. Add them to the pan. Add the remaining ingredients, except the sour cream. Mix the soup well, bring it to a gentle boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve with a spoonful of sour cream.