Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup

This is SO delicious. Tim is on a restricted diet through 3/21, and this recipe hit the spot even w/out meat or processed sugars/sweeteners (which I've learned are in everything).

Saute 2 minced cloves of garlic in 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Add 4 cups of vegetable broth (I made my own b/c the pre-made included cane sugar), 1 15-ounce can of pumpkin puree, 3 cans of black beans, 1 can of diced tomatoes, 1 1/2 teaspoons of cumin, 1 teaspoon of salt.

Stir to combine.

Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

Yummy, yummy and a great meal on a cold, rainy day. Surprisingly hearty. I served it with seasoned potatoes. (Pealed russet potatoes, thinly sliced, sprinkled with 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning - homemade - and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Roast at 425' for 25 minutes.)