Recipe of the Week

Squash & White Bean SoupIris flourish

Adapted from a recipe by Diane of Daisy Farm in Victoria, B.C., Canada

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Makes: 4 servings

1

 

t olive oil

1

 

cup diced onion

½

 

t ground cumin

1

 

clove garlic, minced

1

 

medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1″ cubes (about 3 cups)

½

 

t sea salt

¼

 

t pepper

 

cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

1

 

14.5 oz can diced tomatoes

1

 

15 oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, cumin, and garlic and sauté for five minutes.
  2. Add squash, salt, pepper, broth, and tomatoes and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until squash is tender, about 30 minutes.
  3. Transfer soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
  4. Return puréed soup to pot and stir in beans. Cook over medium-low until soup and beans are heated through.

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