====== Black Bean and Pumpkin (Butternut) Stew with Pasta ======

===== Ingredients =====

  * 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
  * 1/2 cup orzo or other short pasta
  * 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  * 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  * 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  * 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
  * 1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper, plus more to taste
  * 4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
  * two 15.5 ounce cans of black beans, drained and rinsed
  * one 15 ounce can pumkin puree
  * homemade or store bought croutons for serving

===== Procedure ======

  - Ordered List ItemIn a large pot over medium-high heat heat the oil until it shimmers.  Add the pasta, coriander, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper, and stir until fragrant and toasted, 1-2 minutes.
  - Add the vegetable stock and increase the heat to bring it to a boil.  stir in the black beans and pumpkin pureee.
  - decrease the heat to simmer until pasta is al dente, 7-9 miutes
  - Taste and season with more salt and/or pepper if needed
  - Ladle into bowls and serve, drizzled with olive oil and with croutons scattered on top