Chilled Summer Squash Soup with Fresh Herbs Recipe

Name: Chilled Summer Squash Soup with Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini wash, sliced 1 inch pieces; 1 large yellow crookneck squash washed, sliced 1 inch pieces; 1 each pattypan squash quartered; 1 large onions thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon garlic finely minced; 3 cups chicken broth defatted; 1 x salt and white pepper freshly ground; 2 tablespoons basil fresh, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons parsley leaves fresh, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 x basil fresh, chopped; 1 x parsley leaves fresh, finely chopped

Servings: persons

4 medium zucchini wash, sliced 1 inch pieces
1 large yellow crookneck squash washed, sliced 1 inch pieces
1 each pattypan squash quartered
1 large onions thinly sliced
1 teaspoon garlic finely minced
3 cups chicken broth defatted
1 x salt and white pepper freshly ground
2 tablespoons basil fresh, finely chopped
2 tablespoons parsley leaves fresh, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup buttermilk
1 x basil fresh, chopped
1 x parsley leaves fresh, finely chopped

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In a large saucepan place all the squash.
2
Add the onion, garlic, broth and salt and pepper; bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender.
3
Allow to cool slightly; puree in a food processor or blender with the basil, parsley and lemon juice until smooth.
4
Stir in the buttermilk.
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Place in a container, cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
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When ready to serve, whisk until smooth and adjust the seaoning with salt and pepper.
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Serve chilled, garnished with chopped basil and parsley.
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This soup can be prepared as below or varied by using all zucchini, all crookneck, or even all pattypan squash.
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Pattypan squash, also known as cymling or scallop squash, is a tiny saucer-shaped vegetable with a scalloped edge.
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It should be firm and without blemishes.
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It is best to use fresh herbs for this soup.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium zucchini wash, sliced 1 inch pieces, 1 large yellow crookneck squash washed, sliced 1 inch pieces, 1 each pattypan squash quartered, 1 large onions thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Chilled Summer Squash Soup with Fresh Herbs falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chilled Summer Squash Soup with Fresh Herbs

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