Yellow Summer Squash Soup

Name: Yellow Summer Squash Soup
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 diced onion; 3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth; 4 red potatoes (peeled and diced); 6 -8 summer squash (peeled and diced); 1 garlic clove (crushed); 1/8 teaspoon basil; 1/8 teaspoon oregano; 1/8 teaspoon thyme; 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary; 1 chicken bouillon, tablet (Maggi); 2 ounces cream cheese (room temp); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)

Submitted by Chef #1256544

"This recipe was created for my husband, who needs a high caloric intake. So, if you are restricting calories, this recipe is not for you. However, it is a delicious, creamy soup and quite filling. Note that fresh Rosemary is really necessary to give this soup it's special flavor!"

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 diced onion
3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
4 red potatoes (peeled and diced)
6 -8 summer squash (peeled and diced)
1 garlic clove (crushed)
¹⁄₈ teaspoon basil
¹⁄₈ teaspoon oregano
¹⁄₈ teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
1 chicken bouillon, tablet (Maggi)
2 ounces cream cheese (room temp)
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)

directions

Melt butter in saucepan.
Add onions and sauté until translucent.
Add chicken broth.
Add potatoes, bring to boil and cook 10 minutes.
Add squash, bring to boil and cook another 10 minutes.
Add garlic and herbs.
Take 2 cups of soup mixture and puree (cool soup slightly on a plate first before you puree). Add back to saucepan.
Add bouillon and cream cheese. Cook on low to medium heat, stirring occasionally until cream cheese is melted.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish each serving with cheddar.