How to Make Simple Summer Squash Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

During the peak of summer, when gardens and farmers' markets are overflowing with fresh produce, there's nothing better than a simple, comforting bowl of summer squash soup. This light and healthy soup is the perfect way to utilize an abundance of summer squash, and it's a great way to introduce this versatile vegetable to picky eaters.

Summer squash comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, including zucchini, yellow squash, and pattypan squash. It's a mild and tender vegetable that is...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1 pound) butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream, or to taste (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add butternut squash, cover, and steam until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Blend squash and water together in a blender until smooth. Add milk and Cheddar cheese; blend until smooth. Season soup with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer soup to serving bowls and top each with sour cream and cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    151 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 154mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 218mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 497mg