Chilean Harvest Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1-2 hot green chili peppers, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cups fresh pumpkin or winter squash, peeled and cubed (or 2 cups canned pumpkin for a less chunky soup)
• 2 cups corn
• 2 cups white beans, with liquid cooked (= 1 cup dried)

Directions

1. 1

   In large pot, sauté in 3T. oil: onion, garlic, chili powder, chili peppers, salt, pepper, and oregano.

2. 2

   Add and cook until tender: tomatoes, pumpkin or winter squash, corn.

3. 3

   Add: white beans with liquid.

4. 4

   Simmer at least 30 minutes. The soup will be thick and chunky, with a mild spicy flavor.