Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil

1 onion (chopped)

4 cloves garlic (chopped)

1 tablespoon cumin (toasted and ground)

1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder

salt and pepper to taste

4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth or chicken stock

2 cups pumpkin puree

1 (19 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)

1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes (chopped)

1/4 cup dry Sherry (or dry white wine)

1 handful parsley (chopped, optional)

1 handful toasted pumpkin seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1: Heat the oil in a pan.

Step 2: Add the onions and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3: Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper and saute until fragrant, about a minute.

Step 4: Add the broth, pumpkin, black beans, tomatoes and sherry and simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 5: Remove from heat and puree to the desired consistency.

Step 6: Serve garnished with parsley and toasted pumpkin seeds.