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Creamy Squash Bean Soup

This creamy soup simmers squash, tomatoes, beans, and kale, then blends cashews into a smooth, hearty broth.

$2.34per serving $$
45 minstart to table
5servings

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cashews
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 3 ribs celery
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 cans (14 1/2 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 3 1/2 cups peeled and diced butternut squash
  • 1 cans (16 oz) butter beans
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 3 cups dino/lacinato kale
  • quality grated or shredded parmesan (optional)

Steps

  1. Cover the cashews with boiling water and soak them for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, celery, and carrots for 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes, and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add the tomatoes, squash, beans, broth, and salt, then simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until the squash is tender.
  5. Drain and blend the cashews with 1 cup water until smooth, then stir the mixture into the pot.
  6. Stir in the kale and cook for 5 minutes until tender.

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