Quinoa Black Bean Pumpkin Soup {Gluten-Free, Vegan}

Quinoa Black Bean Pumpkin Soup {Gluten-Free, Vegan} is :
gluten free , dairy free , lacto ovo vegetarian , vegan
By Avocado Pesto





Ingredients:
1

avocado

avocado
2

bay leaves

bay leaves
20 ounce

canned black beans

canned black beans
1 handful

cilantro

cilantro
5 cloves

garlic

garlic
1 teaspoon

ground cumin

ground cumin
1

lime

lime
1 tablespoon

olive oil

olive oil
1

onion

onion
1/2 teaspoon

oregano

oregano
3 cups

pumpkin

pumpkin
1/2 cup

quinoa

quinoa
1

red chili pepper

red chili pepper
1/2 teaspoon

red pepper flakes

red pepper flakes
5 cups

vegetable broth

vegetable broth
Instructions:
Heat oil in pan over medium heat and cook onion for a few minutes.
Add garlic and red chili pepper and cook until aromatic.
Add pumpkin and spices and cook for a couple minutes.
Add 2 cups of the vegetable broth and quinoa. Bring a boil and cook for 5 minutes before adding the remaining vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
Add beans and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Served garnished with cilantro, avocado and lime juice.