Savory Pumpkin Stew

INGREDIENTS:

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil

1 medium yellow onion , diced

1 pound ground beef or turkey

3 cups broth , chicken, beef, or vegetable

3 medium russet potatoes , diced

2 cups fresh pumpkin (cooked and pureed)

1 15-oz can white beans , drained and rinsed

4 cups curly kale , stems removed and torn into bite-sized pieces

⅔ cup full fat coconut milk

Spices:

4 medium bay leaves

2 tablespoons dried basil

¼ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon salt INSTRUCTIONS:

Onion: Add olive oil and onion to a large pot on medium-high heat. Saute for about 5 minutes, stirring on occasion, until the onions are soft and begin to caramelize.

Meat: Add the ground meat to the pot and cook until browned, stirring on occasion (5-7 minutes). See 'Substitutions' below for a vegan version.

Soup it up: Add all other ingredients to the pot except kale and coconut milk.

Simmer: Stir the ingredients together. Heat to a simmer and cook, stirring on occasion, until the potatoes are soft (about 15 minutes).

Finish: Then add kale and ⅔ cup coconut milk. Bring to a simmer again and it's done! Serve warm and enjoy.

CREDIT TO:Savory Pumpkin Stew - Vibrantly G-Free (vibrantlygfree.com)