INGREDIENTS
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3 (15-1/2-oz) cans black beans (about 4 1/2 cups), rinsed & drained
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1 cup drained canned tomatoes, chopped
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1 1/4 cups onion, chopped finely
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1/2 cup shallot, minced well
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
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4 cups beef broth
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16-oz can pumpkin puree (1 1/2 cups)
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1/2 cup dry sherry
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1/2 pound cooked ham, cut into 1/8-inch dice
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3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
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sour cream, to taste
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lightly toasted pumpkin seeds, to taste