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Three Sisters Soup

Soup recipes Three sisters soup is a classic Indigenous recipe steeped in the folklore of the three staples of Indigenous cultures in North America: corn, squash, and beans. This hearty and delicious soup pays homage to the rich heritage and agricultural traditions of Indigenous communities. It is wonderful on its own or served with freshly baked Indigenous

Three Sisters Soup prepared recipe
PrepNot statedCook45 minServes6LevelMedium
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Before you start

A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.

Preparation checklist

  • Read all 7 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 10 listed ingredients.
  • Set aside about 45 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.

Recipe notes & preparation tips

To enhance the Indigenous flavors, consider using traditional Indigenous spices or herbs.

Feel free to adjust the vegetable quantities to your preference.

See Three Sisters Stew for another variation.

Adapted from the source recipe's notes.
Step by step

Method

  1. 01

    In a large pot, combine the hominy, green beans, squash, and potatoes.

  2. 02

    Add water and chicken bouillon.

  3. 03

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until the vegetables are soft (approximately 10 minutes).

  4. 04

    In a separate pan, melt the butter and whisk in the flour. Stir the mixture into the soup.

  5. 05

    Increase heat to medium and cook until the soup thickens (approximately 5 minutes).

  6. 06

    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  7. 07

    Serve your delicious three sisters soup. Garnish with fresh herbs or Indigenous spices for added flavor.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: Public domain, credited to Gina Randall; view original image record .