Description
A hearty plant-based soup that’s SO easy to throw together, thanks to pantry staples and pre-cubed butternut squash. Earthy black beans, sweet butternut squash and spicy salsa come together to make a soup for warming your bones and soothing your soul through the winter months.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive or avocado oil
- 1/2 of a sweet onion, peeled and chopped fine
- 2 – 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped fine
- 2 cups peeled butternut squash (or other winter squash), cut into small chunks
- 1 3/4 cups spicy fresh salsa
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth (or more, depending on how thick your salsa is)
- 3 cups cooked black beans (or 2 cans, drained)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the oil and once hot, add the onion and garlic. Saute until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Stir in the butternut squash, salsa, broth, beans, cumin and bay leaf. (If you need more liquid, add some more broth.) Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the butternut is nice and tender, about 15 – 20 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot!
Notes
Because this recipe is relying on the salsa for flavor and heat, choose a spicy salsa with really good flavor.
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup
- Calories: 157
Keywords: Soup, Easy, Butternut, Squash, Gluten free, Heart healthy, Black beans, Vegetarian, Vegan