Chilled summer squash soup with fresh herbs

1 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
4 mediums Zucchini; wash, sliced 1\"
1 large Yellow Crookneck Squash; wash, sliced 1\"
1 Pattypan Squash; quartered
1 large Onion; thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Garlic; finely minced
3 cups Chicken Broth; defatted (3 to 3.5)
Salt And Freshly Ground White Pepper; to taste
2 tablespoons Fresh Basil; finely chopped
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley; finely chopped
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 cup Buttermilk
Fresh Basil; chopped
Fresh Parsley; chopped

Directions

GARNISH

1. In a large saucepan place all the squash. 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.

2. Allow to cool slightly; puree in a food processor or blender with the basil, parsley and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in the buttermilk. Place in a container, cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.

3. When ready to serve, whisk until smooth and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve chilled, garnished with chopped basil and parsley.

Serves: 6

This soup can be prepared as below or varied by using all zucchini, all crookneck, or even all pattypan squash. Pattypan squash, also known as cymling or scallop squash, is a tiny saucer-shaped vegetable with a scalloped edge. It should be firm and without blemishes. It is best to use fresh herbs for this soup.

Variations:

Plain low-fat or non-fat yogurt can be substituted for the buttermilk.

If fresh basil is unavailable, substitute ¼ cup parsley for the basil-parsley combination.

Cooking Notes:

It is always important to taste food for seasoning after chilling since the flavor is more pronounced when the food is hot.

Posted to recipelu-digest by "Christopher E. Eaves" <cea260@...> on Mar 12, 1998

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