Golden Squash Soup

[Guest guest]

I am getting kind of tired of the recent tone of the postings we've

had lately. I

kept my mouth shut as long as I could, but I apologise for not being

able to

ignore that latest political rant. I promise I shall in the future.

 

Here is a soup recipe I have tried and really like. Since this is a

recipe sharing

group where we discuss vegetarian issues and help eachother out with

ideas

in that regard, I thought this might be more appropriate.

 

Golden Squash Soup

 

3 leeks (white portion only), sliced

4 medium carrots, chopped

5 Tbs butter or margarine

3 lbs of butternut squash, peeled and cubbed

6 cups vegetable broth

3 medium zucchini, peeled and sliced

2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp white pepper

1 cup half & half cream

1/2 cup milk

Grated Parmesan cheese and chives, optional

 

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle over medium heat, saute leeks and

carrots in

butter for 5 minutes, stirring occassionally. Add squash, broth,

zucchini. salt,

thyme and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer

until

vegetables are tender; about 30 minutes. Cool until lukewarm. In a

blender or

food processor, puree soup in small batches until smooth; return to

kettle.

Add cream and milk; mix well and heat through (do not boil). Garnish

with

Parmesan cheese and chives if desired. Yield: 12 to 14 servings (3

1/2

quarts)

 

~ P_T ~

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Remember when life's path is steep to keep your mind even. ~Horace,

poet

and satirist (65-8 BCE)