Creamy Summer Squash Soup

September 25, 2019

This simple soup makes good use of the plentiful summer squash we find ourselves with late summer/early fall.

Ingredients

1 tablespoonoil

2 tablespoonsbutter

1small onion, chopped

2 clovesgarlic, chopped

4-5 mediumyellow squash, grated

3 tablespoonsflour

2 cupschicken stock

2 cupswhole milk

4 ouncescheddar or Romano cheese, grated (any type of cheese will work)

salt and pepper

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and garlic. Saute 5 minutes. Add grated squash and salt, saute 5 minutes. Sprinkle with flour. Stir well and cook 5 minutes. Add chicken stock and whisk well. Cook 10 minutes or until creamy and thick. Add milk, whisk well. Add cheese, salt and pepper.