INGREDIENTS
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8 dried, pitted apricots, coarsely chopped
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6 dried pitted prunes, coarsely chopped
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1 1/2 cups warm water
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1 large kabocha squash (about 5 1/2 pounds)
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About 3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes with juices, tomatoes coarsely chopped
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1/2 6 ounce can tomato paste
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2 Yukon gold potatoes (about 8 ounces), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
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1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels, thawed
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1 (15 ounce) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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1 tablespoon mirin
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1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt, plus more to taste
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper