Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for spice)
• 1 can pumpkin puree (or 2 cups fresh, roasted and pureed pumpkin)
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup coconut milk (or any plant-based milk)
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• Salt
• pepper
• Fresh cilantro or green onions, for garnish
• Tortilla chips or crusty bread, for serving