PUMPKIN, KALE, AND BLACK BEAN STEW

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This is a delicious stew loaded with pumpkin, black beans, ham and kale. Served with whole grain bread, it makes for a complete and hearty fall meal. Garnish with more sliced sorrel, if desired.

Provided by Always Cooking Up Something

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 yellow onions, diced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 small sugar pumpkin, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 cups beef broth
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bunch lacinato kale, stems removed, chopped
1 pound cubed cooked ham
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon thinly sliced sorrel

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a soup pot. Cook onion until it begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and diced pumpkin and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir in the beef broth, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then turn heat to low and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • While soup is simmering, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the kale and simmer until softened, about 3 minutes. Drain into a colander.
  • After soup has cooked for 15 minutes, add the kale, ham, and black beans; simmer for another 5 minutes. Stir in the sherry vinegar and sorrel; remove pot from the heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1113 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

Afridi Afridi
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I followed the recipe exactly and my stew turned out bland. I think I'll add more salt and pepper next time.


Muzmill Ali
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This stew is a bit too spicy for my taste. Next time, I'll use less chili powder.


Ankush Singh
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I'm allergic to black beans. Can I substitute another type of bean?


Dinesh Mahara
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This stew is a great source of protein and fiber.


Maxamed Clahi
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I love the addition of kale to this stew. It adds a nice bitterness that balances out the sweetness of the pumpkin.


Willie Willie
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This stew is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Nurjamal Hosen
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I'm always looking for ways to use up leftover pumpkin puree. This stew is a great way to do just that.


liaaxd
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This stew is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Dery Paschal
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I love the colorful presentation of this stew. It's so vibrant and inviting.


ivan kibiirige
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes. This stew was a great find. It's packed with protein and vegetables, and it's absolutely delicious.


Kaamil
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It was so easy to prepare and the flavors were amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!


Lara Teichmann
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This stew was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it. The leftovers were even better the next day.


Martha Kemp
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin in savory dishes, but this stew changed my mind. The pumpkin added a subtle sweetness that really complemented the other ingredients. I'll definitely be making this again!


RAKIBB
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This pumpkin kale and black bean stew was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly well-balanced, with the sweetness of the pumpkin and the heartiness of the kale and black beans coming together perfectly. I also loved the addition of the spi