Summer Squash Soup
"With its delicate taste, the creamy concoction makes an easy but elegant first course for a company dinner," Sandi Pichon of Slidell, Louisiana notes.6 ServingsPrep: 40 min. Cook: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 5 small yellow summer squash, seeded and cubed
- 2 green onions, cut into 3-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
Directions
- In a large saucepan, saute squash and onions in butter until tender.
- Stir in the broth, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat;
- cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender; return all to the
- pan. Stir in cream and heat through. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 278 calories, 26 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 92 mg cholesterol, 533 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein.