Black Bean and Squash Soup

Ingredients

  • 3 TblOlive Oil
  • 1 mediumOnionChopped
  • 4 stalksCeleryChopped with leaves
  • 4 clovesGarlic
  • 8 cupsVegetable Stock (or water)
  • 1/2 pkgBlack Beans1 lb. Bag Dried
  • 1/2 pkgBlack Eyed Peas1 lb. Bag Dried
  • 1 28oz canTomatoesDiced
  • 2 cupsButternut Squashcut into bite size cubes
  • 2 cupsCorn
  • 2Bay Leaves
  • 1 tspBasilDried
  • 1 tspThymeDried
  • 1 tspOreganoDried
  • 1 tspPaprikaSmoked
  • Saltto taste
  • Pepperto taste

Keywords

Soup

Instructions

Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium high heat; add onions and celery and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for one more minute. Carefully pour in stock and scrape the bottom of the pan to release any brown bits. Stir in the black beans, black eyed peas, and tomatoes. Add the butternut squash and corn. Add herbs, stir and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook for 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 1/2 hour to prevent sticking. Add more stock or water if beans and squash absorb too much liquid.