A_ELC_R_site.jpgA quick nutritious soup!

Golden Portuguese Bean Soup Cook 1 pound thinly sliced chorizo, linguiça, or other garlic sausage in a 4-qt saucepan over medium-high heat until lightly browned. Add 1 minced large onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 6 cups water, 1 peeled, seeded and diced butternut squash, 2 peeled and diced sweet potatoes, 4 peeled and diced carrots, 1/2 t cracked pepper, 1/4 – 1/2 t salt and, if desired, a pinch of red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or more. Add 1 rinsed and drained can of cannellini beans and 1 shredded small head of cabbage. Simmer covered 10 more minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Makes 6 to 8 servings.