1. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil with the squash and corn. Cover and simmer over moderately low heat until the squash is just tender, about 15 minutes. Add the kidney beans and cook ...

A finishing touch of Pecorino Romano and freshly ground black pepper makes the soup ready to serve. Butternut squash replaces the ... pork shoulder along with corn, potatoes, and lima beans.

Corn provides support for the bean vines to grow on ... the corn and squash. Finally, squash grows as a groundcover to provide shade, which keeps the ground moist and prevents weeds from growing.