Black Bean Quinoa Pumpkin Soup

Name: Black Bean Quinoa Pumpkin Soup
Yield: 6 (1 cup each)
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. olive oil; ½ medium onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups pumpkin, cubed; 1 cup carrots, cubed; 1 Tbsp. chili powder; 1 tsp. cumin; ½ tsp. cayenne pepper; ½ cup quinoa, uncooked; 1 cup black beans, low sodium; 5 cups vegetable broth, low sodium; 2 cup kale; 1 ½ cup shredded cheese, low fat

Recipe posted in: Flex Meals & Snacks, Lunches & Dinners, Main Courses

Nothing says fall like warm and flavorful pumpkin soup. Full of rich pumpkin flavor, this pumpkin soup recipe packs in over 12 grams of protein with powerful quinoa and black beans. It also features a smooth creamy texture that will warm your heart.

In addition to the nutrition-packed quinoa and black beans, this soup has a kick of seasonings like garlic, onion, chili powder and cayenne pepper that will ignite the senses once a warm spoonful touches your taste buds. Oh and not to mention, it’s all topped with shredded cheese.

Add in to the mix the nutrition benefits of the pumpkin itself and you have yourself one tasty and healthy fall soup. Click on the link below to read all about why the nutrients in pumpkins make it a superfood and discover four reasons why you should be eating more.

Superfood Saturday: The Power of Pumpkin

This is a great flex lunch for ladies and flex snack for guys, as it counts as 1 SmartCarb and 1 PowerFuel on your NuMi App log.

Like this recipe? Click on the link below to discover a simple, delicious pumpkin soup recipe that is sure to become a seasonal staple in your home. It is easy to make and free of Extras, so you can enjoy it guilt-free anytime you’re craving a delicious, warm bowl this season.