Italian Bulgur Soup

Vegetable oil spray 1 1/2 cups summer squash

10 ounces lima beans

1 yellow onion -- chopped

1/2 cup bulgur -- coarse or medium

3 tablespoons chopped parsley

3 cloves garlic -- finely chopped

2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil

28 ounces chopped tomatoes -- canned,low-salt

undrained 1 beef bouillon cube

2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese -- slivered

Freshly ground black pepper

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-quart 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]