Ingredients

  • 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil (I used 2)
  • 1 butternut squash, peeled and seeded chopped into 1" pieces
  • 2 medium red peppers, thinly sliced
  • 2 small onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen white shoepeg corn
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • shredded monterey jack cheese (, to garnish)

Method

  • Heat oil in large stockpot and add first 5 ingredients.
  • Saute for about 10 minutes.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients (except the cheese) and bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Serve with a little cheese sprinkled on top.