SUMMER SQUASH SOUP WITH BASIL

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 pounds zucchini, crookneck or pattypan squash, roughly chopped
1 large onion, chopped
6 cups Summer Vegetable Stock
1/2 cup julienned basil
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
Sour cream or plain yogurt as an accompaniment

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan or stockpot, add zucchini and onion. Saute for 5 minutes or until onions are translucent and zucchini is crisp tender. Then add stock, bring to a boil, reduce heat and partially cover and cook for 25 minutes. Add basil during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Mix the butter and flour together into a paste. Remove 1 cup of simmering stock and whisk in butter mixture until smooth. Add back into soup, stir until thickened. Remove soup from heat to a blender and puree until smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice and serve with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.

Water Tear
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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 also a healthy and delicious meal.


Irtaza shah jee Shah jee
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This soup is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and it's the perfect meal to enjoy outdoors.


Mark Pyorre
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's packed with flavor. I often make it when I'm short on time or ingredients.


Pallob Mondal
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover summer squash. I usually have a lot of squash left over from my garden, and this soup is a great way to use it up.


Margaux DC
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I'm a vegetarian, and I love this soup. It's hearty and flavorful, and it's a great source of protein. I often make it for lunch or dinner.


Cynthia Chiamaka
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I made this soup for a dinner party last night and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.


Md Ontim
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it, and they don't even realize they're eating squash.


Kripa Pariyar
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I love this soup! It's so light and refreshing, and the perfect way to use up summer squash. I've made it several times, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Amber Hill
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it several times for potlucks and parties, and it's always a hit.


tee morg
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I'm not a huge fan of summer squash, but this soup changed my mind. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the basil added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Aditya Karki
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I added a few extra vegetables to the soup, such as carrots and celery, and it turned out even better. The soup is a great way to use up summer squash, and it's also a healthy and delicious meal.


Kyeyune Abdul. Karim
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. It was creamy and flavorful, and the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


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This soup was a hit at my summer party! It was light and refreshing, and the basil added a lovely flavor. I will definitely be making this again.