Three Sisters Soup

Ingredients, directions and serving information for Three Sisters Soup.

• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup carrot
• 1 cup onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 cups summer or winter squash
• 1 1/2 cups corn
• 1 1/2 cups cooked beans
• 1 can low-sodium diced tomatoes
• 3 cups any flavor broth
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Heat oil in a large pan on medium heat. Add carrot and onion and sauté 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).