Three Sisters Soup Easy Native American Recipes to Try

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (5 ml)
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme (2.5 ml)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 cups vegetable broth (950 ml)
• 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed (425g)
• 1 (15-ounce) can sweet corn, drained (425g)
• 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cubed (900g)
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (410g)
• 1 bay leaf
• Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)
• Plain yogurt or sour cream, for garnish (optional)
• A drizzle of maple syrup, to taste (optional)