Summer Squash Soup (1)

By Bill Hicks • Chicken, Soups, Chowders & Stews, Vegetables, Asian Soups

(0 ratings)
Prep Time

min

Cook Time

min

Servings

4 servings

Difficulty

Created

Jun 18, 2025 at 1:16 PM

Last Updated

Jun 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM

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Ingredients

1 1/2 Pounds yellow squash, chopped
2 Cups chopped sweet onion
1 Yellow or orange bell pepper, chopped
2 Tablespoons olive oil
3 Teaspoons chicken base
4 Cups water
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/2 Teaspoon black pepper
1 Teaspoon dried thyme
1 Tablespoon chopped garlic
1/4 Teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 Cup sour cream
Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

In a large soup pot, saut� the squash, onion and bell pepper in oil until the onion becomes translucent.
While vegetables are cooking, stir together the chicken base with hot water.
Season vegetables with salt, pepper, thyme and garlic, then stir in the broth and simmer on low for about 25-30 minutes.
Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool somewhat, then puree in a food processor or with a stick immersion blender until smooth.
Whisk in the sour cream and grated nutmeg, then gently warm until hot enough to serve, but do not boil at this point.
Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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