Cooking at Home - Pumpkin and Bean Soup

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Makes: 6 servings

Pumpkin and bean lovers alike will savor this fast and flavorful soup that is packed with fiber.

Ingredients

• 1 can white beans
• 1 onion (small, finely chopped)
• 1 cup water
• 1 can pumpkin (15 ounce)
• 1 1/2 cups apple juice
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, allspice, or ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Blend white beans, onion, and water with a potato masher or blender till smooth.
2. In a large pot, add the pumpkin, juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, and salt. Stir.
3. Add the blended bean mix to the pot.
4. Cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes, until warmed through.

Source: Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup prepared soup, 1/6 of recipe (255g)