Ingredients

  • 8 ounces crimini mushrooms, chunked
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 cups vegetable broth (or water)
  • 2 cups butternut squash, in 1/2" cubes
  • 2 poblano peppers, stemmed, seeded and chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 pickled red jalapeno (from a jar or can)
  • 1/2 cup sweetened cranberry juice
  • 1 28- ounces can diced tomatoes (don't drain)
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • salt to taste
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

Method

  • Saute the mushrooms in heated olive oil until they become brown and crisp.
  • Add the onion and cook until it starts to soften. Stir in the garlic for an additional minute of cooking.
  • Add soy sauce, broth, squash, bell, jalapeno and poblano peppers, cranberry juice, tomatoes, and sage, with salt and black pepper. Stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cook over medium ehat for 30-40 minutes until the squash is tender.
  • Season with balsamic vinegar and seasoned salt. Serve hot.