"The Good News Adding collard greens, bell pepper, corn and carrot to a rustic butternut squash soup is Mary Ellen Diaz's clever way of making it even more healthy. Together these vegetables deliver vitamins A and C as well as fiber and powerful antioxidants. More Warming Soups ..."
INGREDIENTS
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6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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One 2-pound butternut squash—quartered, seeded, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
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5 thyme sprigs
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2 garlic cloves, halved
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2 medium leeks, white and pale green parts only, cut into 2-inch pieces
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1 celery rib, cut into 2-inch pieces
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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2 thick slices of bacon, cut crosswise 1/2 inch thick
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2 packed cups coarsely chopped collards or kale
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One 15-ounce can pinto or roman beans, drained and rinsed
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1 medium carrot, finely diced
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1 red bell pepper, finely diced
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1 cup corn kernels
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper