Best 7 Hearty Pumpkin White Bean Soup Recipes

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If you're looking for a hearty and flavorful soup to warm you up on a cold day, look no further than pumpkin white bean soup. This classic soup is made with a creamy blend of pumpkin puree, white beans, and spices, and it's packed with nutrients like fiber, protein, and vitamins A and C. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this simple recipe will guide you through the steps to make a delicious and satisfying pumpkin white bean soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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WHITE BEAN & PUMPKIN SOUP (VEG)



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I started out intending to make a Cuban bean and pumpkin stew from one of Madhur Jaffrey's books. I didn't have enough of the ingredients on hand to get the full Cuban flair, so I merged the base of navy beans and pumpkin with another MJ recipe to make this simple yet hearty and satisfying soup. Note, this calls for dried beans, soaking overnight is preferable but you can use the quick method too.

Provided by magpie diner

Categories     Pumpkin

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups dried navy beans
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon sea salt (up to 1 tsp depending on your broth)
4 cups fresh pumpkin, chopped (about a 1 inch dice)
4 cups vegetable broth (up to 5 depending on how you like it)
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried sage

Steps:

  • Soak the beans overnight in plenty of water. To use the quick method, rinse the beans and then add them to a large pot with enough water to cover them by about an inch. Bring to a boil, let boil for 5 minutes then turn off the heat and leave covered for an hour. Either method, drain the beans when you're ready to start!
  • Warm the olive oil in a soup pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add in the diced onion and saute for about 5 minutes. Add in the garlic and continue to cook for another 5 minutes or so.
  • To the cooking onions and garlic, add in the bay leaves, salt and herbs. A note on the herbs: I crush dried whole herbs saved from the garden, you could use fresh, either way chop well. If using ground versions, use much less, around 1/3 tsp each.
  • Once the onions are nicely translucent and lightly browned add in the beans, pumpkin and broth. Adjust seasoning and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium low, cover and leave to cook for about 45 minutes, stirring from time to time. Remove the lid for the last 15 minutes of cooking if you want to reduce the amount of broth and have it more stew like.
  • If you used the quick soak method for the beans, it will need to cook slightly longer, about an hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.9, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 204.9, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 14.4, Sugar 4.3, Protein 15.1

HEARTY TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SOUP



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This is a really easy Tuscan style white bean and spinach soup. I prefer it meatless, but mini meatballs can be added.

Provided by Shana C

Categories     Beans

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, any variety
1 (10 ounce) packaged frozen chopped spinach, thawed
3/4 cup macaroni, uncooked
salt and pepper
grated parmesan cheese, and or pecorino romano cheese, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a 4 quart soup pot over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery and thyme and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth, tomatoes and bay leaf.
  • Drain the beans and roughly mash 1/2 a can of beans. Add the beans and mashed beans to the pot.
  • Squeeze the water from the thawed spinach and add to the pot.
  • Season with salt and pepper and simmer for at least 10 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
  • Add the macaroni and cook until tender according to package directions. (About 10 minutes.).
  • Serve sprinkled with grated parmesan and/or pecorino romano.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.6, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 725.5, Carbohydrate 50, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 5.4, Protein 19.2

HEARTY PUMPKIN-WHITE BEAN SOUP



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Ground cumin and grated fresh ginger give this pumpkin-bean soup a touch of class. Serve the creamy blended recipe as a main dish or side dish. A swirl of yogurt and a sprinkling of pepitas (pumpkin seeds) finish the bowl.

Provided by Voskos

Categories     VOSKOS®

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cups vegetable or chicken broth or stock
1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (5.3 ounce) container VOSKOS® Nonfat Honey Greek Yogurt
Toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)*

Steps:

  • Cook ginger and cumin in hot vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant.
  • Add the vegetable broth, cannellini beans, pumpkin, and salt. Heat through. Remove from heat and puree until smooth with an immersion blender.
  • Set aside 1/4 cup of VOSKOS® Nonfat Honey Greek Yogurt to use as topper. Whisk remaining yogurt into soup.
  • Ladle into bowls; top each with a tablespoon of the reserved yogurt, swirling with a knife. Sprinkle with some toasted pepitas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 987.1 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

PARMESAN WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH HEARTY GREENS



Parmesan White Bean Soup With Hearty Greens image

Whatever you do, don't throw away your Parmesan rinds: Within those waxy rinds is enough rich umami and salty cheese flavor to carry an entire soup's broth. Collect and store them in an airtight container in the freezer (or purchase a container of them at your grocery store). Once you have about 10 ounces of rinds, simmer them with aromatics as you would to make chicken or bone broth. (For an easier cleanup, enclose the rinds in cheesecloth or muslin.) Use the broth to make risotto or minestrone, a pot of beans or this soup, which combines beans and greens with the garlic and lemon rind from the broth. Use whichever beans and greens you like, and mop up every last Parmesan-y drop with a hunk of crusty bread.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 head garlic, halved crosswise
10 ounces Parmesan rinds, enclosed in cheesecloth or muslin
1 lemon, rind peeled into thick strips with a vegetable peeler, then halved and juiced
8 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 pound hearty greens (such as escarole, kale, mustard greens or rapini), stemmed and torn into bite-size pieces
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 (15-ounce) cans white beans (such as Great Northern or cannellini) or chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • To make the Parmesan broth: In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high. Add the garlic, cut-sides down, and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the Parmesan rinds, lemon rinds, thyme and 8 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the broth tastes full and rich and is reduced by half, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. (You will have about 4 cups of broth.) Reserve half the garlic and half the lemon rinds, then strain the broth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Once cool, the broth will keep for 1 week refrigerated or 3 months in the freezer. If freezing, leave a bit of space between the broth and the lid of the container, as the broth will expand.)
  • To make the soup: Squeeze the garlic cloves to release them from the reserved head. Finely chop the reserved lemon rind. In a large pot, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-low. Add the garlic cloves and the red-pepper flakes and cook, breaking up the garlic with your spoon, just until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to medium, add the greens and 1/4 teaspoon of the chopped lemon rind and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the greens are wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the beans and all of the Parmesan broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the greens are silky and the beans and broth are warmed through, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and taste. Stir in lemon juice and additional lemon rind to taste. (You will not use all the lemon.) Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with black pepper and grated Parmesan on top.

PUMPKIN BLACK BEAN SOUP



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I picked up this recipe at my local grocery store during a promotion for creative ways to use pumpkin. Black beans are not usually paired with this hearty fall vegetable, but once I tried this soup, I was a believer! Now it's one of my favorite recipes to make when pumpkin is in season. -Lori Karavolis, McMurray, PA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 qt).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped sweet onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup white wine
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups vegetable broth
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
4 teaspoons ground coriander
3 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Optional: Chopped fresh cilantro and tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, 3-4 minutes., Add black beans, tomatoes, broth, pumpkin and seasonings. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cream; heat through. If desired, top with chopped cilantro and tortilla chips. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 608mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PUMPKIN WITH WHITE BEANS



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This decadent dish, flavored with paprika, serrano chile, tomato paste, and cilantro, will add flair -- and fiber -- to any fall menu.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces dry white beans (about 1 1/3 cups)
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, minced (about 2 cups)
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 serrano chile, sliced
Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon hot or sweet paprika
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 cups chicken stock (or water)
15 sprigs cilantro
1/2 small sugar pumpkin (peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks)

Steps:

  • Place beans in a medium saucepan and cover by about 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil; remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse.
  • In a stockpot over medium-high heat, warm olive oil. Add onion, garlic, serrano chile, and 1/4 tsp. kosher salt. Saute until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in hot or sweet paprika and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute. Add beans, chicken stock or water, and cilantro. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for about 35 minutes.
  • Peel, seed, and cut half small sugar pumpkin. Add pumpkin to bean mixture, plus additional stock or water to cover, and simmer, partially covered, until tender, about 25 minutes more. Remove and discard cilantro. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 g, Cholesterol 112 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 12 g, Sodium 516 g

HEARTY PUMPKIN-WHITE BEAN SOUP



Hearty Pumpkin-White Bean Soup image

Ground cumin and grated fresh ginger give this pumpkin-bean soup a touch of class. Serve the creamy blended recipe as a main dish or side dish. A swirl of yogurt and a sprinkling of pepitas (pumpkin seeds) finish the bowl.

Provided by Voskos

Categories     VOSKOS®

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cups vegetable or chicken broth or stock
1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (5.3 ounce) container VOSKOS® Nonfat Honey Greek Yogurt
Toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)*

Steps:

  • Cook ginger and cumin in hot vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant.
  • Add the vegetable broth, cannellini beans, pumpkin, and salt. Heat through. Remove from heat and puree until smooth with an immersion blender.
  • Set aside 1/4 cup of VOSKOS® Nonfat Honey Greek Yogurt to use as topper. Whisk remaining yogurt into soup.
  • Ladle into bowls; top each with a tablespoon of the reserved yogurt, swirling with a knife. Sprinkle with some toasted pepitas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 987.1 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh pumpkin: Fresh pumpkin has a more intense flavor than canned pumpkin, and it's also more nutritious. If you can, try to find a small sugar pumpkin or pie pumpkin for this recipe.
  • Roast the pumpkin: Roasting the pumpkin brings out its natural sweetness and flavor. You can roast the pumpkin in the oven or on a grill.
  • Use a variety of beans: This recipe calls for white beans, but you can use any type of bean you like. Some other good options include black beans, kidney beans, or chickpeas.
  • Add some heat: If you like your soup spicy, you can add some chili powder or cayenne pepper. You can also add some chopped jalapeño peppers.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: This soup is delicious served with a variety of toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, or chopped bacon.

Conclusion:

This hearty pumpkin white bean soup is a delicious and nutritious meal that's perfect for a cold fall or winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give this recipe a try.

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