Slow Cooker Squash Stew

Name: Slow Cooker Squash Stew
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 cups dried garbanzo beans, rinsed; 1 lb butternut squash, peeled and cut into large pieces; 1 bunch swiss chard, leaves and stems separated and roughly chopped; 1 piece parmesan cheese, rind; parmesan cheese, grated for topping (optional); kosher salt; fresh ground pepper; crusty bread (optional); lemon wedge (optional)

Submitted by Nancybug

"From Food Network Magazine October 2010"

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Ready In:: 8hrs 25mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 4

ingredients

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, sliced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
¹⁄₄ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 ¹⁄₂ cups dried garbanzo beans, rinsed
1 lb butternut squash, peeled and cut into large pieces
1 bunch swiss chard, leaves and stems separated and roughly chopped
1 piece parmesan cheese, rind
parmesan cheese, grated for topping (optional)
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper
crusty bread (optional)
lemon wedge (optional)

directions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and red pepper flakes and cook 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 c water, scraping up any browned bits. Transfer the contents of the skillet to a 6 quart slow cooker.
Add the chickpeas, squash, chard stems (not the leaves), the parmesan rind, if using, 2 teaspoons salt and 7 cups water to the slow cooker. Stir, then cover and cook on low, 8 hours.
Just before serving, lift the lid and stir in the chard leaves; cover and continue cooking 10 more minutes. season with salt and pepper and stir to slightly break up the squash. Discard the parmesan rind, if used. Ladle the stew into bowls; top with the grated parmesan, if desired, and serve with bread and/or lemon wedges.