Chuck Wagon Chili Soup

Ingredients

• 12 oz ground beef chuck
• 1 12 c chopped onions
• 2 Tbsp minced garlic
• 3 Tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 small butternut squash peeled seeded and cut in 34-inch chunks approximately 4 c
• 4 c beef broth from cubes
• 1 28 oz crushed tomatoes
• 1 16 oz barbecue baked beans
• 1 155 oz red kidney beans rinsed
• 1 155 oz pinto beans rinsed

Directions

1. Saute beef in a 5-quart pot over medium heat 4 minutes or until brown
2. Discard fat
3. Saute onions and garlic in pot 4 minutes or until soft
4. Stir in chili powder and cumin then squash broth and 1 extra cup water
5. Cover and gently boil 15 minutes until squash is almost tender
6. Add tomatoes and beans bring to a boil
7. Reduce heat cover and simmer 15 minutes to develop flavors
8. Serve with shredded Cheddar cheese and sliced scallions