Eating Well says, "Pureed summer squash makes a delicious base for this summery squash and corn soup. Start your meal with the soup or enjoy it as a light lunch. Fresh thyme and briny feta cheese give it fabulous flavor. For a variation, try the soup with any herb you have on hand or goat cheese in place of feta. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2009"
I made a couple of small changes to the recipe--using one yellow crook-neck squash and one zucchini and adding an extra cup and a half of broth and a half-cup of rice to the soup. My changes are noted in red below.
Golden Summer Squash and Corn Soup
Slightly Adapted from EatingWell.com
(Makes 4 Servings)
1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium shallot, chopped
2 medium summer squash (about 1 lb), diced (I used 1 yellow/1 zucchini)
3 tsp chopped thyme or other herbs, divided
(I added 1/2 cup white rice)
1 (14 oz can) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth (I used 4 cups non-chicken broth)
1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 1 large ear)
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add squash and 1 teaspoon herbs and cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash starts to soften, 3 to 5 minutes.
Add broth and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the squash is soft and mostly translucent, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Return the soup to the pan and stir in corn. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is tender, 3 to 5 minutes more. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice. Serve garnished with the remaining 2 teaspoons herbs and feta.
Notes/Results: I really like this simple soup with its flavors of lemon, thyme, and feta along with the sweet corn and mild squash. It's relatively quick to make and healthy too. I added extra broth and rice to make it a bit more of a meal but it would be good without--or if you want low carb you could use cauliflower rice. In any case it's tasty and satisfying and I would happily make it again.
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I like the idea of using zucchini for the base in this soup! Since I have corn, I'll give this a try! thanks
ReplyDeleteI honestly am liking this soup and am tempted to make it. i have a handful of courgettes left growing in the garden and sweetcorn in the freezer. So who knows it may appear on our table soon. Thank you for sharing Deb.
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