Southwest Pumpkin Rice Soup
A flavorful blend of red bell peppers, tomatoes, black beans, pumpkin and rice with a hint of cumin is perfect for those chilly nights.
Ingredients
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1-1/2 tsp ground cumin powder
- 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz.) canned pumpkin, unseasoned
- 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 3 cups reduced sodium vegetable broth
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper, ground
- 1 cup Minute® White Rice
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
Instructions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, sauté onions, garlic and bell peppers in olive oil for 2 minutes.
Step 2
Add cumin, beans, pumpkin, tomatoes, broth, salt and pepper.
Step 3
Bring to a boil. Add rice. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
Season with cayenne pepper, if desired.
Comforting Soup
Winter is upon us. There is that chill in the air that makes you want to curl up on the couch with a warm blanket and Pajamas. During the colder months of the year, there is nothing better than a nice hot cup/bowl of soup to warm the soul. The soup tastes even better knowing you can make it in ten minutes or less! Minute®Rice´s Southwest Pumpkin Rice Soup is perfect for those chilly nights.
This soup has: green onions, garlic, red bell pepper, olive oil, cumin powder, black beans, canned pumpkin, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper and Minute® White Rice.
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What is Cumin Powder?
As the name suggests, the powder is made from Cumin seeds and it can also be called Ground Cumin or Jeera Powder. It is a staple pantry ingredient in many cuisines. The taste is rich and hearty, earthy and warm with a hint of citrus. Cumin has the possibility to add depth to any dish. If you find yourself without anyCumin in your pantry and you need a substitute fast, try a similar amount of chili powder, which is a spice similar to Cumin. Cumin is, after all, one of the dominant flavors in chili powder—plus you’ll get a bit of chili pepper and oregano in the mix.
Olive Oil
This soup also contains olive oil which is a must have in many chef’s kitchens across the world.
Adding olive oil into your dish is sure to guarantee quality of flavor in your dishes. The oil is an extremely versatile cooking ingredient and can be used in a multitude of ways.
Other Meal Inspiration
If you’re craving something with more of a Latin American flavor, try this Mexican rice in a box recipe.
