Creamy Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup

Name: Creamy Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can pumpkin puree (15 ounces); 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; Salt and black pepper to taste; Fresh cilantro for garnish

This hearty soup blends sweet pumpkin and savory black beans for a cozy meal that warms you from the inside out.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· August 3, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

25 minutes

Total

35 minutes

Serves

There is something so special about the way pumpkin and black beans come together in one pot. The creaminess of the pumpkin balances the earthy flavor of the beans perfectly, making this a favorite in my house when the weather turns chilly.

My best tip is to use a high quality vegetable broth if you have one, because it really makes the flavors pop. If you want a bit more texture, you can skip blending half of the beans and leave them whole instead.

🧺 Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can pumpkin puree (15 ounces)
2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and cook until it is soft and translucent, which should take about five minutes.
3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until it is fragrant.
4
Pour in the pumpkin puree, black beans, vegetable broth, cumin, and chili powder.
5
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then turn the heat down to low.
6
Let the soup simmer for about fifteen minutes so all the flavors meld together.
7
Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup if you like a thicker texture, or serve it as is for a chunkier style.
8
Season with salt and pepper to your liking and serve hot with fresh cilantro on top.

💡 Tips

Store your leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. To serve, just warm it up on the stove over medium heat. This soup also freezes beautifully if you want to save some for a busy weeknight.

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