This Brazilian-style soup combines pumpkin and black beans into a soft, hearty bowl.
15 min prep 30 min cook
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Heat the olive oil in a wide pot and fry the onion for 5 minutes until lightly browned.
Add the garlic, cumin, paprika, and bay leaves and turn for 1 minute until the spices release their aroma.
Add the diced pumpkin and saute for 3 minutes.
Add the water or vegetable stock, bring to a boil, lower the heat, and cook for 15 minutes until the pumpkin softens.
Add the cooked black beans with their liquid and boil for 10 minutes more; add salt and pepper, blend one ladleful, and return it so the soup stays partly creamy and partly chunky.
Remove the bay leaves, ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime.
💡 Tip: Smoked paprika gives the light Brazilian smoky note; do not skip it. Blending one ladle gives the soup a creamy body.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with fresh cilantro and lime, alongside rice and beans or farofa.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~182
kcal calories
8
g protein
26
g carbs
4
g fat
4.9g
Sugar
8g
Fiber
594.9mg
Sodium
1.2g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (69%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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