SQUASH AND BEAN SOUP
1 medium yellow squash
1 medium zucchini
2 c cubed, peeled Hubbard or acorn squash
1/2 c chopped onion
5 1/2 c Vegetable stock
1 to 2 T chopped jalapeno chile
1/2 t salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (16 oz each) kidney beans, drained
1 can (15 oz) chick peas, drained
Chopped fresh parsley, if desired
{5 1/2 cups of hot water and 2 1/2 T of chicken bouillon granules can be substituted for the vegetable stock}
Cut yellow squash and zucchini lengthwise into fourth; cut crosswise into 1/4 inch slices. Heat yellow squash, zucchini and remaining ingredients except parsley to boiling in Dutch oven; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until veges are tender. Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.
This recipe has 19 grams of dietary fiber per serving!