Fall in love with Pumpkin - Soup

Pumpkin Soup with a Kick!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:
1 large onion chopped
4-5 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups pureed cooked pumpkin or 1 cup canned pumpkin
1 16-ounce can chili beans
1 tbsp. seeded diced jalapeño
5 medium red potatoes, diced into 1/2 inch cubes
1 tablespoons oregano
pinch of cayenne or other red pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/3 cup plain soy milk
salt, to taste
cilantro or parsley

Heat a large pot. Sauté most of the onions (reserve a few for garnish) over medium heat until they soften; add garlic and cook for about 1 minute.

Add in the broth, pumpkin, chili beans, jalapeño, and potatoes.

Stir in the oregano, cayenne, and cumin. Bring to a boil and then turn down to a simmer.

Simmer for about 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.

Stir in the soy milk, add salt to taste, and serve immediately garnished with cilantro or parsley and onion (and extra diced jalapeño, if desired).

If you are not a vegan, and would prefer cows milk, by all means substitute the soy

Serve with a mixed green salad with low fat feta, cranberrys and pumpkin seeds - yum!