2lbspumpkin or butter nut or calabaza squashpeeled and cut in chunks
1whole onionpeeled and quartered
½lbstewing beefcut into 2-inch chunks
8cupswater or to cover
2tspcinnamon or to taste
2cupschicken vegetable soupchunky, canned
2tbspsugar or to taste
Instructions
Drain the chick-peas and peel off the outer skin.
In a soup pot mix the squash, chick-peas, onion, and beef and cover with the water. Simmer, covered, for 2 hours or until the meat is soft enough to eat.
Add the cinnamon, chicken soup, and sugar. Blend, but do not pur3/4e, all the ingredients in a food processor. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Reheat and serve. If the soup is too thick, add more water when reheating.