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1 small onion — minced

1 clove garlic — minced

3 tablespoons butter or margarine — melted

1 1/2 pounds yellow squash — thinly sliced

10 3/4 ounces canned chicken broth — undiluted

2/3 cup water

1/2 cup half-and-half

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

chopped fresh parsley

Saut? onion and garlic in butter in a Dutch oven. Stir in squash, chicken broth, and water; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until squash is tender. Spoon mixture into container of an electric blender, and process until smooth.

Return squash mixture to Dutch oven; stir in half-and-half and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until well heated. Serve hot or chilled. Garnish with parsley.

Busted by Gail Shermeyer <4paws@netrax.net>

Notes: Cream of Squash Soup is a good make-ahead choice, as the flavor actually improves after a day of chilling. It can be served hot or cold to complement the season you serve it.

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