Three Sisters Soup

Courtesy of USDA MyPlate

A true comfort recipe to warm you up year-round. Make it your own by using any vegetables or beans that you have on hand.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup diced carrot
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups diced summer or winter squash (fresh or frozen)
• 1 1/2 cups corn (fresh or frozen) or a 15-oz can (drained and rinsed)
• 1 1/2 cups cooked beans (any type) or a 15-oz can (drained and rinsed)
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes or 2 cups diced fresh
• 3 cups low-sodium broth (any type)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Heat oil in a large pan on medium heat. Add carrot and onion and saute until onions have begun to turn slightly brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Add garlic, squash, and corn and continue to stir for another 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Add beans, tomatoes, broth, cumin, and pepper.
5. Allow soup to come to a boil and then turn heat down to a simmer until all vegetables are tender to taste (15 to 30 minutes, depending on the vegetables used).

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