Cafe' Corazon Spicy Squash Soup Recipe

Name: Cafe' Corazon Spicy Squash Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cup dry pinto beans, soaked 6 to 8 hours in water to cover; 4 tbsp olive oil; 2 medium onions, diced; 4 clove garlic, minced; 3 carrots, diced; 6 cup vegetable broth or broth of choice; 5 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into small cubes; 4 cup corn (fresh or frozen); 1 can (7.76 ounces) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 1 salt to taste; 1 pepper to taste; 4 jalapeno peppers, diced (remove seeds if desired); 1 sour cream, chopped cilantro, and/or grated queso cheese for garnish

Servings: persons

3 cup dry pinto beans, soaked 6 to 8 hours in water to cover
4 tbsp olive oil
2 medium onions, diced
4 clove garlic, minced
3 carrots, diced
6 cup vegetable broth or broth of choice
5 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into small cubes
4 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
1 can (7.76 ounces) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 salt to taste
1 pepper to taste
4 jalapeno peppers, diced (remove seeds if desired)
1 sour cream, chopped cilantro, and/or grated queso cheese for garnish

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Drain beans and place in a large heavy bottomed pan.
2
Add water to cover by 1 inch and bring to a boil.
3
After water boils, skim off any foam that forms and then reduce heat to a simmer.
4
Cook, uncovered until beans are tender, 1 to 2 hours or until you can mash them easily.
5
Drain and set aside.
6
In a large saute pan, heat oil.
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Add onions and garlic and saute until translucent.
8
Add carrots and saute for 5 minutes.
9
Add broth and cubed squash and simmer until squash is soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
10
Add jalapenos, chipotle sauce and corn and simmer 8 to 10 minutes.
11
Stir in reserved pinto beans and heat through.
12
Add salt and pepper to taste.
13
Garnish as desired.
14
**This soup is spicy, so to make it milder, remove seeds from jalapenos.
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***This recipe makes about 6 to 8 servings.
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****This recipe brought to you courtesy of Cafe Corazon, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
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4781

kcal

Calories

479

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cup dry pinto beans, soaked 6 to 8 hours in water to cover, 4 tbsp olive oil, 2 medium onions, diced, 4 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Cafe' Corazon Spicy Squash Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cafe' Corazon Spicy Squash Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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