
FRAGRANT AUTUMN VEGETABLE SOUP



INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons Culinary Circle Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cups chopped yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 cups peeled, seeded and chopped butternut squash
- 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Petite Diced Tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (6 oz each) Hunt's® Tomato Paste
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 10 ounces = about 2 cups pkg (10 oz each) frozen whole kernel corn
- 1 can (19 oz each) cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
DIRECTIONS
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until onions are tender. Stir in bay leaves, paprika, pepper and cinnamon.
Mix in squash, undrained tomatoes, tomato paste and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until squash is tender, stirring occasionally.
Stir in corn and beans; increase heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes. Sprinkle with basil before serving.