Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 -2 hot green chili pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh pumpkin (or 2 cups canned pumpkin for a less chunky soup) or 2 cups winter squash, peeled and cubed (or 2 cups canned pumpkin for a less chunky soup)
  • 2 cups corn
  • 2 cups white beans, with liquid cooked (= 1 cup dried)

Method

  • In large pot, saute in 3T. oil: onion, garlic, chili powder, chili peppers, salt, pepper, and oregano.
  • Add and cook until tender: tomatoes, pumpkin or winter squash, corn.
  • Add: white beans with liquid.
  • Simmer at least 30 minutes. The soup will be thick and chunky, with a mild spicy flavor.