Creamy Pumpkin White Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 can white beans
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup water
• 1 can (15 ounce) pumpkin
• 1 1/2 cups apple juice
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, allspice, or ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• salt to taste

Method

1. 1 Blend white beans, onion, and water with a potato masher or blender until smooth.
2. 2 In a large pot, combine pumpkin, apple juice, cinnamon, nutmeg (or allspice/ginger), black pepper, and salt. Stir well.
3. 3 Add the blended bean mixture to the pot.
4. 4 Cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.