This authentic Native American healthy, delicious soup starts with a gift of the gods, the three sisters, corn, beans and squash. They are grown together, cooked together and eaten together.
3 T. butter
4 c. vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
1 c. onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 butternut or acorn squash, pre-baked and pureed
1 t. curry powder
1/2 t. salt
1/2 c. yellow corn kernels
1/4 t. ground coriander
1/2 c. hominy, cooked
1 c. white beans, cooked
1⁄8 t. crushed red pepper flakes
fresh chives and plain yogurt, for garnish
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat;
add onion and garlic; cook 3 - 5 minutes or until tender.
Stir in spices; cook 1 minute.
Add stock, corn, hominy, and beans; bring to a boil;
reduce heat to Low. Cook, stirring occasionally, 15-20 minutes for flavors to develop.
Stir in pureed squash; cook 5 minutes or until heated through.
Serve warm with chives and plain yogurt, for garnish.
4 servings.