Ingredients
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1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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6 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 butternut squash, halved
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1/2 jalapeno, fresh, minced
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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3 cups water
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2 cups tomatoes, chopped
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2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
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salt & freshly ground black pepper
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sour cream
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monterey jack cheese
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2 cups onions, chopped
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2 cups red peppers or 2 cups green peppers, chopped
Instructions
- Place onions, garlic and salt in nonreactive soup pot. Cover and cook on medium heat for about 10 mins, stirring often, until the onions are translucent.
- Meanwhile, halve and peel the squash, scoop out and discard the seeds, and dice into 1/2 inch cubes. If you have 5 cups or more of cubed squash, increase water by 1/2 to 3/4 cup. Add the squash, jalapeno, cinnamon, cumin, and water to the soup pot and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and bell peppers and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until all of the vegetables are tender. Stir in the corn and return to a simmer. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve each bowl topped with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of grated cheese.