Killer Squash And Zucchini Soup Recipes

KILLER SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Saute onions, garlic, bell pepper and celery in butter for about 5 minutes.
• 2. Add zucchini and squash and saute until it starts to get tender.
• 3. Reduce heat to lowest setting and add mushrooms, heavy cream, sherry, basil, chives and creole seasoning. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stir occasionally. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
• 4. If vegetables are not completely tender let simmer until they are soft but not mushy. This is always better the next day so try to wait until tomorrow to eat it if you can.

SUMMER SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a heavy pot over medium heat; cook and stir onions until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add chicken broth and potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover pot, and simmer, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and simmer, about 10 minutes. Add zucchini and simmer until all vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
• Combine soup, basil, salt, and pepper into a blender or food processor no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until desired consistency is reached.

ZUCCHINI AND YELLOW SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Add onion,shallots and garlic and cook until onion is translucent,stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
• Add flour and stir 3 minutes.
• Add zucchini and crookneck squash and cook until softened, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in stock,heavy cream, basil and oregano.
• Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
• Soup may be pureeed if a creamier texture is desired.