Abilene Crave

"Vegged Out" Pumpkin & Black Bean Soup

From Family Features

Ingredients:
1    tablespoon olive oil
5    green onions (white and light green parts), thinly sliced (slice dark parts and set
      aside for later)
1    red bell pepper, chopped
3    cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/2    teaspoons ground cumin
1/2    teaspoon dried thyme
2    cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1    can (15 ounces) Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin
1    can (14.5 ounces) no-salt added diced tomatoes, undrained
1    can (14 fluid ounces) vegetable broth
1/2    cup water
1/2    teaspoon salt or more to taste
1/8    teaspoon cayenne pepper or more to taste

Instructions:
HEAT oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add white and light green parts of green onions, bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes or until soft.  Stir in cumin and thyme; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Add beans, pumpkin, tomatoes and juice, broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook for 10 minutes. Stir in salt and cayenne pepper. Top each serving with dark green onion tops.

Nutrition Information per serving: 140 calories; 20 calories from fat; 2.5g total fat; 0g saturated fat; 0mg cholesterol; 270mg sodium; 23g carbohydrate; 9g fiber; 4g sugars; 7g protein; 150% Vitamin A; 45% Vitamin C; 10% Iron