Butternut Squash and Black Bean Soup

 Here's what you'll need:

A Large Soup Pot.

Ingredients:

1 TBS Olive Oil.

1 Onion, Diced.

2 Green Onions, Sliced.

1 Red Bell Pepper, Diced.

3 tsp Minced Garlic, from a Jar.

2 C Peeled Butternut Squash cut into 1/2" Cubes.

1 15oz Can Black Beans, Drained and Rinsed.

1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning.

1 C Half and Half.

1 C Vegetable Broth. I use 2 tsp Better Than Bouillon Seasoned Vegetable Base in 1 C of Water.

1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper.

1/8 tsp Allspice.

In the Soup Pot on Medium High Heat:

Oil, until Hot.

Add:

Onion and Green Onion.

Bell Pepper.

Cook 3 Minutes.

Add:

Garlic for an Additional Minute, Stirring Well.

Add:

Squash.

Beans.

Italian Seasoning.

Stir to Combine Well.

Add:

Half and Half.

Vegetable Broth.

Allspice.

Cayenne Pepper.

Bring to a Boil.

Reduce Heat and Simmer 20 Minutes.

Enjoy!

Peace in the Kitchen!