White Bean Stew with Winter Squash and Kale

INGREDIENTS

1 tsp

Basil, dried

1/2 cup

Basil, fresh

1 cup

Corn optional, fresh or frozen

4 cloves

Garlic

Jalapeno pepper optional

bunch Kale removed from, stems and sliced

Onion, large

2 tsp

Oregano, dried

Red bell pepper, large

1 15 ounce can

Tomatoes fire-roasted preferred

1 lb

Winter squash or pumpkin

4 tsp

Paprika, smoked

1 tsp

Salt

1 1/2 tsp

Cumin, ground

5 cups

Water

1 pound dried yellow-eye or navy beans soaked overnight or quick soaked