Black Bean and Squash Soup

Black Bean and Squash Soup

Ingredients:

3 (15 oz) cans of Organic Black Beans, drained

2 cups (about 3) Organic Plum Tomatoes, chopped

1 large Organic Red Onion, chopped

4 Cloves Organic Garlic, chopped

1 bag Trader Joe’s Pre-Cut Winter Squash

1 tablespoon Ground Cumin

2 tablespoons Organic Coconut Oil

4 cups Organic Chicken Broth (use your left-over chicken roaster bones and make your own!)

1/2 cup Dry Sherry

Pink Himalayan Salt and Black Pepper to taste

Organic Pumpkin Seeds, for garnish

Trader Joe’s Uncured Apple Smoked Bacon, crisped, for garnish

Directions:

Cook down tomatoes for 2-3 minutes in half of the coconut oil. Coarsely chop cooked tomatoes in food processor with black beans. Set aside. In a stockpot, sauté onions and cumin in coconut oil over medium heat until onion is soft and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes, Add garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes. While onions are cooking, place pre–cut squash in microwave safe dish and heat per instructions. Set aside. Stir in bean-tomato mixture. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Add broth, cooked squash and sherry. Simmer uncovered for 25 minutes or until thick enough to coat a spoon.. Just before serving, sprinkle soup with crushed bacon and pumpkin seeds.

Serves 6-8

Prep time 10 minutes

Cook time less than 1 hour