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Hearty Squash and Lima Bean Soup

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Hearty Squash and Lima Bean Soup

This recipe makes 6 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 145
pro 4 g
total fat 5 g
sat. fat 0
carb 24 g
fibre 4 g
chol 0 mg
sodium 698 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 5
iron 12
vit A 42
vit C 45
folate 17

Drizzle each bowl of soup with lemon juice to add fresh flavour. Serve with Green Onion and Cheddar Scones.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 leeks, chopped (white and light green parts only)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 3 cups vegetable stock or Homemade vegetable stock Recipe
  • 2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
  • 1 cup frozen lima beans
  • 1 sweet green pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels

Preparation

In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; fry leeks, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, until leeks are softened, about 5 minutes.

Add stock, 3 cups (750 mL) water and squash; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until squash is tender, about 15 minutes.

Add lima beans, green pepper and corn; simmer until pepper is tender, about 3 minutes. (Make-ahead: Let cool for 30 minutes; refrigerate until cold. Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 3 days.)

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: November 2005

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