Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 canned Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, seeded and minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 quarts chicken broth
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels, fresh, canned, or frozen
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges
  • 1 (10 ounce) bag tortilla chips, for topping
  • 1 cup sour cream, for topping
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican blend cheese, for topping

Method

  • Heat the olive oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat.
  • Stir in the squash, and cook until it begins to soften, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add the onion, celery, and carrots.
  • Cook until the onion is transparent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic, chipotle peppers, basil, parsley, and cumin; cook 2 minutes more.
  • Mix in the tomatoes and chicken broth.
  • Reduce the heat to medium, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the cannellini beans and the corn; cook just until heated through.
  • To serve, ladle the soup into bowls.
  • Squeeze lime juice over each bowl, and top with tortilla chips, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkling of Mexican cheese.