Black Bean Pumpkin Soup Recipe

• 3 can (15 1/2 ounce) black beans (about 4 1/2 c.), rinsed and liquid removed
• 1 c. Liquid removed canned tomatoes, minced
• 1 1/4 c. Minced onion
• 1/2 c. Chopped shallot
• 4 x Garlic cloves chopped
• 1 Tbsp. Plus 2 tsp. grnd cumin
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Freshly grnd black pepper
• 1/2 stk , (1/4 c.) unsalted butter
• 4 c. Beef broth
• 1 can (16-ounce) pumpkin puree (about 1 1/2 c.)
• 1/2 c. Dry Sherry
• 1/2 lb Cooked ham, cut into 1/8-inch dice
• 3 Tbsp. Sherry vinegar, (up to 4) Lowfat sour cream Coarsely minced lightly toasted pumpkin seeds

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