Serves 8

Ingredients:

1   cup each chopped onion and red bell pepper
1   heaping Tbsp. minced garlic
2   tsp ground cumin
5   cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2   cans (15 oz each) 100% pumpkin puree
2   cans (15 oz each) black beans, rinsed
1   28 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Coat a large saucepan with olive oil; heat over medium heat.

2, Add onion and red pepper, sauté about 5-10 minutes until vegetables are tender. Stir in garlic and cumin and cook 1 minute. Stir in broth, pumpkin, tomatoes, beans, and salt and pepper.

3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes for flavors to blend.

4. Garnish with sour cream or greek yogurt and cilantro.