Black Bean Pumpkin Soup

A patient sent over this favorite recipe of hers from allrecipes.com. She said it delicious out of the pot and freezes really well too! She likes to use chicken broth which will add more flavor, for a vegan variation use vegetable or mushroom broth.

Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup chopped red onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch ground allspice
4 cups vegetable, mushroom or chicken broth, divided
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin puree
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or more to taste

Directions
1. Combine olive oil, red onion, garlic, cumin, salt, cinnamon, black pepper, and allspice in a large pot over medium-low heat; cook and stir until onion and garlic are browned, about 5 minutes.
2. Combine 2 cups vegetable broth, black beans, and tomatoes in a blender; puree until smooth.
3. Pour remaining 2 cups vegetable broth, pureed black bean mixture, and pumpkin puree into the pot. Simmer soup, uncovered, until thick, 40 to 45 minutes. Stir in balsamic vinegar before serving.

ENJOY!!

Support Group Sweet Potato Hash

The Sweet Potato Hash was a success at support group! Try it for yourself. If you need a visual check out the photos on instagram @kimbaskitchen

Patients came to the conclusion that you could sub ground meat for beans and you could leave out the cumin if you want it have be less 'taco-y' and use herbs instead.

Sweet Potato Hash – serves 4 with leftovers for next day

2 tablespoons olive oil

½ cup onion, diced

2 large sweet potatoes/yams, shredded

1-2 10oz cans black beans, rinsed (depends on ratio of beans to potato you would like)

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon turmeric

1 tablespoon paprika

Optional: fresh jalapenos diced, 3 slices bacon – cooked crispy, drained on paper towels

Avocado slices

1.       Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until fragrant about 3 minutes.

2.       Add sweet potatoes, beans, spices and any of the optional ingredients. Cook approx. 10 min, stirring frequently.

3.       Serve topped with slices of avocado

Other Options:

1.       Have as a side dish at dinner with chicken or steak

2.       Reheat in the morning and top with a poached egg and some salsa

3.       Add to salad for lunch