This is a great recipe to use food from the summer garden. Although the recipe calls for canned tomatoes, one could add 2 cups fresh tomatoes. I used canned tomatoes with basil, oregano & garlic seasoning. I also sauteed the vegetables in olive oil instead of the broth. DH said this is great! This is from 500 More Fat-Free Recipes by Sarah Schlesinger.
Provided by Chef Zephyr
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Heat 1/2 cup broth in large pot over medium heat.
- 2. Add carrot, onion, celery, and squash.
- 3. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- 4. Add garlic and basil.
- 5. Gradually stir in flour and cook for 5 minutes.
- 6. Gradually add remaining broth and tomatoes.
- 7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- 8. Add black pepper and milk.
- 9. Heat through and serve hot.
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Toufiq Ahmad koki khel
a.toufiq@hotmail.comThis soup is a great base recipe. I like to add different vegetables and spices to it, depending on what I have on hand.
Muzamil Abbas
m51@hotmail.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really bitter. I think I might have used a bad batch of tomatoes.
Rakib Babu
rakib.b@aol.comOverall, I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Haji Khannn
h.k@hotmail.co.ukThis soup is a bit too sweet for me. I think I'll use less sugar next time.
kestrel optism
o.k3@hotmail.co.ukI followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out too watery. I think I'll reduce the amount of liquid next time.
gurgy gar
gar@hotmail.comThis soup is a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
SALAH ALJAPAL
a_salah@yahoo.comI love the vibrant color of this soup. It's so inviting.
Tracy Chiappa
tracy_c44@hotmail.comThis soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.
Trikiya Quriaee
quriaee67@hotmail.comI made this soup for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Mohdin Adam Haji
m70@yahoo.comThis soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up summer squash. I love that it's vegetarian, too.
Elsie Njeri
e_njeri20@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of squash, but this soup changed my mind. The flavors of the tomato and squash were perfectly balanced, and the soup was so creamy and smooth.
Betty Demmon
d-betty@hotmail.frThis soup was absolutely delicious! I used fresh tomatoes and squash from my garden, and the flavor was amazing. I also added a bit of fresh basil, which really brightened up the dish.