MEXICAN BEAN AND SQUASH SOUP

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This is a spicy, flavorful fall soup. It lends it self well to substitutions, and you can use any kind of firm squash and any kind of bean. You can also adjust the heat level to your preference by decreasing or leaving out the chipotle peppers.

Provided by Patty Ruth Hand Pirko

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Squash Soup Recipes Butternut Squash Soup Recipes

Time 1h22m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
¼ cup finely chopped celery
½ cup finely chopped carrot
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 canned Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon cumin
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 quarts chicken broth
1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
1 cup corn kernels, fresh, canned, or frozen
2 limes, cut into wedges
1 (10 ounce) bag tortilla chips, for topping
1 cup sour cream, for topping
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican blend cheese, for topping

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the squash, and cook until it begins to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the onion, celery, and carrots. Cook until the onion is transparent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, chipotle peppers, basil, parsley, and cumin; cook 2 minutes more. Mix in the tomatoes and chicken broth. Reduce the heat to medium, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in the cannellini beans and the corn; cook just until heated through.
To serve, ladle the soup into bowls. Squeeze lime juice over each bowl, and top with tortilla chips, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkling of Mexican cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 40.1 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 601.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g