SQUASH FLOWER SOUP

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 onions, sliced
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, sliced
2 quarts Vegetable Stock, recipe follows
1 pound (8 cups loosely packed) zucchini or other squash flowers
1/2 cup grated Anejo cheese
1 lime, cut into 6 or 8 wedges

Steps:

  • In a stockpot melt the butter over moderate heat. Saute the onions with the salt about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes longer. Pour in the vegetable stock or water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook 10 to 12 minutes. Then stir in the flowers and cook 5 minutes longer. Transfer to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Sift through a strainer back into the soup pot. Pour in the half and half and bring back to a boil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with the cheese and lime wedges.

Ian Byrne
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up summer squash and it's so flavorful.


ahsan raaj
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love the creamy texture and the subtle sweetness of the squash.


Wahid Baksh
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up summer squash.


Lanya Jackson
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors. It's also very easy to make.


Michelle Richardson
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up summer squash and it's so flavorful.


Minenhle Gumede
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love the creamy texture and the subtle sweetness of the squash.


rozke guy
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up summer squash.


Abdul Hi
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors. It's also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Ariana Malvo
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Briana Velazquez
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This soup was delicious! I added a little bit of extra garlic and it was perfect. My family loved it too. Thanks for sharing the recipe!