Authentic Three Sisters Soup Recipe: A Native American Tradition

Name: Authentic Three Sisters Soup Recipe: A Native American Tradition
Total time: 35 mins
Ingredients: 2 cups canned white or yellow hominy, drained; 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped; 2 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash; 1.5 cups diced peeled potatoes; 5 cups water; 1.5 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 0.25 teaspoon pepper

The Iroquois cultivated the Three Sisters (corn, squash, and beans) as staples. Our family shares this inherited soup recipe. While regular corn works, hominy offers a more authentic flavor.

Total time35 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time20 mins
Yield6

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Ingredients

2 cups canned white or yellow hominy, drained
2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
2 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
1.5 cups diced peeled potatoes
5 cups water
1.5 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted
0.25 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

In a large pot, mix hominy, green beans, squash, and potatoes. Add water and chicken bouillon, then bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for approximately 10 minutes, or until vegetables reach desired tenderness.
In a separate small bowl, blend flour and melted butter. Incorporate this mixture into the soup. Turn heat to medium and cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the soup to thicken. Season with black pepper to your liking.

Nutrition

Calories: 150 kcal
Fat Content: 5 g
Fiber Content: 5 g
Sugar Content: 3 g
Sodium Content: 436 mg
Protein Content: 3 g
Cholesterol Content: 10 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 25 g
Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g