Vegan Black Bean Pumpkin Soup with Quinoa

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 5 cloves garlic, diced
• 1 red chili pepper, diced
• 3 cups cubes pumpkin
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 20 ounce can black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 5 cups vegetable broth
• 2 bay leaves
• For garnish:
• 1 avocado, cubed
• handful cilantro, diced
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

​Instructions

1. Heat oil in pan over medium heat and cook onion for a few minutes. Add garlic and red chili pepper and cook until aromatic.
2. Add pumpkin and spices and cook for a couple minutes.
3. Add 2 cups of the vegetable broth and quinoa. Bring a boil and cook for 5 minutes before adding the remaining vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
4. Add beans and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
5. Served garnished with cilantro, avocado and lime juice.

​from avocadopesto.com