Italian Bulgur Soup

Ingredients

1 1/2 summer squash
325 gr lima beans
1 onion
1/2 bulgur coarse
5 gr parsley
3 garlic
1 gr basil
450 gr tomatoes
1 beef bouillon cube
10 gr parmesan cheese slivered
1 black pepper

Instructions

Summer Squash: coarsely chopped summer squash (yellow zucchini) or crookneck pa ttypan squash or diced winter squash such as butternut, zucchini. Lightly spray a nonstick 5 litre soup pot with vegetable oil. Add the squash, l ima beans, onion, bulgur, parsley, garlic, and basil and saute over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes, adding a tablespoon or two at a time of water to prevent s ticking. Add thetomatoes, 3 cups water, bouillon cube, and bring to a boil. Red uce the heat to very low, and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Add Parmesan c heese and salt, if using, and pepper to taste. [McRecipe:patH 18 Aug 96]