Autumn Soup

Ingredients

2 tsp margarine

1/2 cup each diced onion and sliced celery

2 cups water

1 12 cups frozen cubed butternut squash

1 packet instant chicken broth and seasoning mix

8 ounces rinsed drained canned

2 slices crisp bacon, crumbled


Method

  • In 1-quart saucepan melt margarine; add vegetables and saute over high heat, stirring frequently, until tender-crisp, about 1 minutes.

  • Add water, squash, and broth mix and stir to combine; cook until mixture comes to a full boil.

  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer until squash is soft, about 15 minutes.

  • Using a wooden spoon, press some of the squash against inside of saucepan to mash, stir in beans and bacon and let simmer until flavors blend, about 5 minutes longer.

  • MAKES 2 SERVINGS, ABOUT 1 2/3 CUPS EACH.

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