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Squash and Bean Soup

Impress your family and friends with this hearty soup of zucchini, two kinds of squash and beans. It's easier than you think!
Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 40 min
Makes: 6 servings
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1medium yellow summer squash
1medium zucchini
2cups cubed peeled Hubbard or acorn squash (10 ounces)
1medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
4cups water
4teaspoons vegetable or chicken bouillon granules
1tablespoon chopped jalapeño chili
1/2teaspoon salt
1/4teaspoon pepper
2garlic cloves, finely chopped
1can (19 oz) Progresso® red kidney beans, drained
1can (15 oz) Progresso® chick peas (garbanzo beans), drained
1can (12 ounces) beer
1/3cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
Serve with...
Apple-Grapefruit Salad Apple-Grapefruit Salad
Total Time: 20 min
1.Cut yellow squash and zucchini lengthwise into fourths; cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.
2.Heat yellow squash, zucchini and remaining ingredients except cheese and cilantro to boiling in Dutch oven; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro.
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How-To
To make the squash bowls as shown in the photo, cut round winter squash, such as acorn or buttercup, in half; remove seeds and fibers. Cook squash halves as desired before filling, or use uncooked.
Substitution
Instead of the beer, you can use 1 1/2 cups water mixed with 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable or chicken bouillon granules.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 250 (Calories from Fat 25); Total Fat 3g (Saturated Fat 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 1080mg; Total Carbohydrate 41g (Dietary Fiber 10g, Sugars 4g); Protein 15Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 40%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 15%; Iron 20Exchanges: 2 1/2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 3 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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