Golden Squash Soup Recipe

Golden Squash Soup Recipe
Golden Squash Soup Recipe
This special recipe from my mother-in-law is one that I enjoy making as part of our fall meals. The soup is so pretty that it dresses up the table. We think it hits the spot on crisp evenings. -Maryann Klein, Washington Township, New Jersey
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Served Person: 12
contains white meat tree nut free nut free gluten free red meat free shellfish free contains dairy
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 4 medium carrots chopped
  • 3 leeks (white portion only) sliced
  • 3 pounds butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 3 medium zucchini peeled and sliced
  • grated parmesan cheese and chives optional
  • Carbohydrate 16.9699331258166 g
  • Cholesterol 487.509635434628 mg
  • Fat 101.927544383167 g
  • Fiber 2.85568753474876 g
  • Protein 116.644284571856 g
  • Saturated Fat 32.3666235337032 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 -14 serving (782g)
  • Sodium 498.379125117355 mg
  • Sugar 14.1142455910679 g
  • Trans Fat 8.47297217115035 g
  • Calories 1473 calories

Directions In a Dutch oven, saute leeks and carrots in butter for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the squash, broth, zucchini, salt, thyme and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool until lukewarm. In a blender, puree soup in small batches until smooth; return to pan. Stir in cream and milk; heat through (do not boil). Sprinkle with cheese and chives if desired. Yield: 12-14 servings (3-1/2 quarts). Originally published as Golden Squash Soup in Taste of Home October/November 1996, p27 Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 133 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 21 mg cholesterol, 804 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend