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Three Sisters Soup

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 bread.

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Ingredients

Makes
6
  • 2 cups drained canned white or yellow hominy corn (can be substituted with regular corn)
  • 2 cups trimmed and snapped fresh green beans
  • 2 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
  • 1½ cups white or yellow potatoes, peeled and diced (for a sweeter variation, you can use sweet potatoes)
  • 5 cups water
  • 1½ tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • Salt to taste

Ingredients for 6 servings (2.2 kg) · the original recipe

Method

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Add water and chicken bouillon.

  3. 3

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

    Stovetop
  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  7. 7

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

Recipe from Wikibooks Cookbook, written by Wikibooks contributors. Used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; the ingredient list and method on this page are taken from that page and edited (its notes, tips and variations are not reproduced), and are available under the same licence. The macros, equipment tags and scaling are Ma Kitchen’s own and are not the source’s figures. Ma Kitchen is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wikibooks Cookbook. Copied on 2026-11-12.

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