Chilled Squash Soup

Puree of yellow squash, onion, chicken stock, cream cheese and fresh ground black pepper.

Ingredients -

2 pounds Yellow Squash, thinly sliced
1 Onion, chopped
1 (14 ounces) can Chicken Broth
1 (8 ounces) package Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper

Preparation:

1. Add squash slices, chopped onion, and chicken broth to a large saucepan.

2. Bring broth to a boil.

3. Cover saucepan and reduce heat. Simmer 10 minutes.

4. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

5. Spoon soup and cream cheese into blender in batches. Process until smooth.

6. Stir in fresh ground black pepper. Chill until ready to serve.

Cooking Tip

Acorn Squash

Acorn squash are named for their resemblance to acorns. This hard shell variety is nutty and sweet when cooked.

Squash Tips

Squash Nutrition

Squash is low in sodium, fat and calories. Most varieties are a good source of fiber, potassium and vitamin C.