Name: Summer Squash and Bean Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 medium yellow summer squash; 1 medium zucchini; 2 cup Hubbard or acorn squash (about 10 ozs.), peeled and cubed; 1 tablespoon jalapeno chili, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 c.); 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 14 1/2 ounce can clear vegetable broth (or homemade); 2 cup water; 2 can (15 to 16 ozs. each) kidney beans, drained; 1 can (15 to 16 ozs. each) garbanzo beans, drained; 1 can or bottle (12 ozs.) beer or 1 can vegetable broth; 1/3 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese; chopped fresh cilantro

Summer Squash and Bean Soup

Take advantage of summer squash with a flavorful soup, complete with protein-rich kidney and garbanzo beans. This is a healthy yet filling soup to enjoy anytime.

Notes

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Preparation Time10 min

Cooking Time25 min

Ingredients

1 medium yellow summer squash
1 medium zucchini
2 cups Hubbard or acorn squash (about 10 ozs.), peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon jalapeno chili, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 c.)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
14 1/2 ounces can clear vegetable broth (or homemade)
2 cups water
2 cans (15 to 16 ozs. each) kidney beans, drained
1 can (15 to 16 ozs. each) garbanzo beans, drained
1 can or bottle (12 ozs.) beer or 1 can vegetable broth
1/3 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese
chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

Cut yellow squash and zucchini lengthwise into fourths; cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.
Heat squash, zucchini and remaining ingredients except cheese and cilantro to boiling in Dutch oven; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro.