Black Bean and Pumpkin Soup
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • 1 T. olive oil

  • 32 oz chicken or vegetable stock

  • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes in own juice

  • 1 15 oz can black beans, drained

  • 2 15 oz cans pumpkin puree

  • 1 1/4 c. fat free half and half

  • 1 chicken breast, boiled and finely shredded

  • 1 T. curry powder
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • salt to taste
 
Directions: 
In a large saucepan over medium heat add oil and onion. Cook 3-5 minutes until tender.
Add stock, tomatoes, black beans, pumpkin puree, and half and half to combine.
Then add chicken, curry, cinnamon, nutmeg, cumin, and cayenne.  Suggest 1/2 tsp cayenne.  However, may want to 
add 1/4 tsp and taste, then add other 1/4 tsp to desired "kick" in the recipe.  
Let cook 5-10 minutes until fully heated and serve.
Servings per recipe: 6  
Nutrition information per serving:  174 calories, 3.25 gm fat, 17 gm protein, 7.5 gm fiber