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Yellow Squash Soup

Active Time:45 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:45 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:6

Active Time:45 mins

Active Time:

45 mins

Total Time:45 mins

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Servings:6

Servings:

6

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil1cupchopped yellow onion½cupchopped celery2clovesgarlic, finely chopped1teaspoonground cumin1teaspoonground turmeric½teaspoonground coriander¼teaspoonsmoked paprika, plus more for garnish6cupschopped yellow squash (about 4 medium)4cupslow-sodium vegetable broth2cupschopped peeled Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 medium)½teaspoonsalt, divided¼cuphalf-and-half plus 2 tablespoons, divided¼cupwhole-milk plain Greek yogurtChopped fresh chives for garnish

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Ingredients

2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil

1cupchopped yellow onion

½cupchopped celery

2clovesgarlic, finely chopped

1teaspoonground cumin

1teaspoonground turmeric

½teaspoonground coriander

¼teaspoonsmoked paprika, plus more for garnish

6cupschopped yellow squash (about 4 medium)

4cupslow-sodium vegetable broth

2cupschopped peeled Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 medium)

½teaspoonsalt, divided

¼cuphalf-and-half plus 2 tablespoons, divided

¼cupwhole-milk plain Greek yogurt

Chopped fresh chives for garnish

DirectionsHeat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring often, until translucent and softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin, turmeric, coriander and paprika; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in squash, broth, potatoes and 1/4 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are very soft, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat.Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until very smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. (Use caution when blending hot liquids. Alternatively, pour half the soup into a blender. Secure the lid on the blender and remove the center piece to allow steam to escape. Place a clean towel over the opening. Process until smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour into a large heatproof bowl. Repeat the procedure with the remaining soup.) Stir in 1/4 cup half-and-half and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.Combine yogurt and the remaining 2 tablespoons half-and-half in a small bowl. Ladle the soup evenly into 6 bowls. Top each bowl with about 2 teaspoons yogurt mixture; garnish with chives and additional paprika, if desired.To make aheadPrepare soup through Step 2. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2021

Directions

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring often, until translucent and softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin, turmeric, coriander and paprika; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in squash, broth, potatoes and 1/4 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are very soft, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat.Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until very smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. (Use caution when blending hot liquids. Alternatively, pour half the soup into a blender. Secure the lid on the blender and remove the center piece to allow steam to escape. Place a clean towel over the opening. Process until smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour into a large heatproof bowl. Repeat the procedure with the remaining soup.) Stir in 1/4 cup half-and-half and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.Combine yogurt and the remaining 2 tablespoons half-and-half in a small bowl. Ladle the soup evenly into 6 bowls. Top each bowl with about 2 teaspoons yogurt mixture; garnish with chives and additional paprika, if desired.To make aheadPrepare soup through Step 2. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring often, until translucent and softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin, turmeric, coriander and paprika; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in squash, broth, potatoes and 1/4 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are very soft, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat.

Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until very smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. (Use caution when blending hot liquids. Alternatively, pour half the soup into a blender. Secure the lid on the blender and remove the center piece to allow steam to escape. Place a clean towel over the opening. Process until smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour into a large heatproof bowl. Repeat the procedure with the remaining soup.) Stir in 1/4 cup half-and-half and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Combine yogurt and the remaining 2 tablespoons half-and-half in a small bowl. Ladle the soup evenly into 6 bowls. Top each bowl with about 2 teaspoons yogurt mixture; garnish with chives and additional paprika, if desired.

To make ahead

Prepare soup through Step 2. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2021

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)150Calories7gFat18gCarbs4gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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