Best Killer Squash And Zucchini Soup Recipes

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ZUCCHINI AND YELLOW SQUASH SOUP



Zucchini and Yellow Squash Soup image

This easy to prepare soup is the creation of sous-chef Carol McKenzie of the Sebanton restaurant in Longmont, Colorado. I found it in the RSVP section of a July 1987 issue of Bon Appetit. It seems like a perfect way to use up that surplus of squashes your summer garden produces!

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 large crookneck yellow squash, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds (about 1 1/2 cups)
3 cups rich chicken broth (preferably homemade)
3 cups whipping cream
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
salt & freshly ground black pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 582.1, Fat 55, SaturatedFat 29.2, Cholesterol 163, Sodium 959.7, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.5, Protein 10.2

KILLER SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI SOUP



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My neighbor fixed this soup and gave me some - it was so good that I begged for the recipe. I was amazed at how easy this was to make. With zucchini and squash growing in my garden I came home and made it right away based on her loose instructions. Like me, she cooks by instinct and taste rather than using a written recipe most...

Provided by Donna Graffagnino

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium onions, diced
5-6 large cloves garlic, halved and sliced thin
1/2 large red bell pepper, diced
1/2 - 1 stalk(s) celery, diced
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
2 small squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
6-7 oz sliced fresh mushrooms, or 4 oz canned, drained
1 qt heavy cream
2 Tbsp sherry
3 Tbsp dried basil (1 1/2 t fresh minced)
1 Tbsp dried chives (1 1/2 tsp fresh chopped)
2 tsp creole seasoning (tony cacherie's)
salt to taste

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.

MEXICAN ZUCCHINI CHEESE SOUP



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We can't wait to make this delicious, slightly spicy soup every summer when zucchini and squash are plentiful in our garden. We like to serve this soup with warm tortillas.

Provided by Always Cooking

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Zucchini Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut in 1/4 inch slices
2 medium yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut in 1/4 inch slices
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
12 ounces processed cheese food, cubed
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot, and saute the onion and garlic until tender. Season with oregano.
  • Mix in the chicken broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Mix in the zucchini, yellow squash, corn, and chile peppers. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
  • Mix the cubed processed cheese into the soup. Continue to cook and stir until cheese is melted. Season with pepper. Mix in the cilantro just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 47.8 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1829 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

SAUTéED YELLOW SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced into half moons
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
2 medium yellow squash, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Add the zucchini, squash, Italian seasoning and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini and squash are tender and beginning to brown in some spots, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

CREAMY SUMMER SQUASH SOUP



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I adapted this recipe from another I'd come across and created something a little more hearty and creamy. All it needs is the right combination of spices. This is an extremely simple soup to create, and it goes well with any type of hearth or grainy bread.

Provided by User

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Zucchini Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 small yellow summer squash, trimmed and coarsely chopped
1 large zucchini, trimmed and coarsely chopped
2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
ground white pepper to taste
coarse sea salt to taste
2 tablespoons lemon juice, or more to taste
1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Place the summer squash, zucchini, vegetable stock, half-and-half, and tarragon into a large soup pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until nearly smooth, and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot.
  • Sprinkle the Cheddar cheese into the hot soup, and allow to melt; stir until thoroughly mixed. Stir in the lemon juice, and top with a sprinkling of tarragon to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 34.7 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 286 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

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