Best 8 Chilled Spiced Yellow Squash Soup Recipes

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Chilled spiced yellow squash soup is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is made with fresh yellow squash, spices, and herbs, and is chilled until it is cold and refreshing. This soup is also a great way to use up any leftover yellow squash that you may have. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and healthy soup that the whole family will enjoy.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

YELLOW SQUASH SOUP



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Delicate and lemony, this yellow squash soup recipe would set the stage for a memorable ladies' luncheon. It's the best of late summer in a bowl. -Heidi Wilcox, Lapeer, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large sweet onions, chopped
1 medium leek (white portion only), chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
6 medium yellow summer squash, seeded and cubed (about 6 cups)
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and leek; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 5 minutes. Add squash; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in broth, thyme and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until squash is tender, 15-20 minutes. , Discard thyme sprigs. Cool slightly. In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan. Stir in lemon juice and hot pepper sauce; heat through. Sprinkle each serving with cheese and lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHILLED YELLOW SQUASH SOUP WITH DILL



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I make this soup with small yellow squash from my yard and leave the skin on. They give the soup a wonderful color and a mild buttery flavor. You can also make them with zucchini, but pick small, young ones with small seeds.

Provided by nch

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes

Time 4h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds yellow summer squash - halved, seeded, and sliced
1 onion, chopped
2 quarts vegetable broth
4 ounces plain yogurt
salt and pepper to taste
½ teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add yellow squash. Cook and stir until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Pour in broth and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until soft, about 20 minutes.
  • Puree soup using a stick blender until smooth. Let cool to lukewarm. Stir in yogurt and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Stir in dill and chill in the refrigerator at least 4 hours. Serve chilled

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 492.6 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

CHILLED SPICED YELLOW-SQUASH SOUP



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Provided by Daniel Patterson

Categories     easy, lunch, quick, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 10m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds yellow crookneck squash, trimmed and roughly chopped
1/2 cup olive oil, plus more to garnish
1/8 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground
1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted and ground
1/8, teaspoon ground turmeric
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lime juice
Chopped mint, to garnish

Steps:

  • Combine the squash, olive oil, red pepper, cumin, coriander, turmeric and 1 1/2 cups water in a pot with a large pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, until the squash is very tender.
  • Once the squash has cooled, purée it in a blender on high for 30 seconds. Pass through a fine-mesh sieve. When completely cool, season to taste with the lime juice, salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls, and garnish with mint and a few drops of olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 32, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 361 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHILLED SPICED YELLOW-SQUASH SOUP



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Summer squash was the featured ingredient in last week's "The Way We Eat" column in the NY Times Magazine. At this time of year you can never have too many squash recipes, so although I haven't tried it, I thought I'd share this one with you.

Provided by chiclet

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs crookneck yellow squash, trimmed and roughly chopped
1/2 cup olive oil, plus more to garnish
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted and ground
1/2 teaspoon coriander seed, toasted and ground
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice, plus
1 teaspoon lime juice
chopped mint, to garnish

Steps:

  • Combine the squash, olive oil, red pepper, cumin, coriander, turmeric and 1 1/2 C water in a pot with a large pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, until the squash is very tender.
  • Once the squash has cooled, puree it in a blender on high for 30 seconds. Pass through a fine-mesh seive. When completely cool, season to taste with lime juic, salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls, and garnish with mint and a few drops of olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.1, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 3.8, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.5

CHILLED CURRIED YELLOW SQUASH SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     Freeze/Chill     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Summer     Chill     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 5 cups, serving 4 as a first course

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup thinly sliced white part of leek, washed well and drained
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 pounds yellow squash (about 3 large), sliced thin
4 cups water
Accompaniments
2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon Major Grey's chutney

Steps:

  • In a 3 1/2- to 4-quart heavy saucepan cook leek in oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add curry powder and turmeric and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add squash and water and simmer, stirring occasionally, until squash is very tender, about 15 minutes. Cool mixture slightly and in a blender purée in batches until smooth, transferring to a bowl. Season soup with salt and pepper. Chill soup, covered, at least until cold, about 6 hours, and up to 1 day. Before serving, season with salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Serve soup with small dollops of sour cream and chutney.

CHILLED THAI SQUASH SOUP WITH YOGURT AND CILANTRO



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Soup/Stew     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Low Cal     High Fiber     Lunch     Curry     Squash     Chill     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Cilantro     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onions
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 pound yellow crookneck squash, trimmed, cut into 3/4- to 1-inch pieces
2 cups (or more) vegetable broth
1 cup canned unsweetened regular or light coconut milk
Plain nonfat yogurt
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Add curry paste and curry powder; stir 20 seconds. Add squash and sauté 1 minute. Stir in 2 cups broth and coconut milk and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and boil gently until squash is soft, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool slightly.
  • Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer soup to medium bowl and chill until cold, about 2 hours. Thin with more broth, if desired.
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Spoon dollop of yogurt into center of soup in each bowl. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve.

CHILLED SQUASH AND CARROT SOUP



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This smooth soup is colorful as well as nutritious and filling. Served chilled, it makes an elegant first course when entertaining. But it's also good warm. -Elaine Sabacky of Litchfield, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 3 cups)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken or vegetable broth
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the squash, broth, carrots, onion and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are very tender. Remove from the heat; cool. , In a blender or food processor, puree squash mixture in batches. Transfer to a bowl, stir in milk. Cover and chill until serving. Garnish with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHILLED CURRIED YELLOW SQUASH SOUP



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Make and share this Chilled Curried Yellow Squash Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup thinly sliced leek white, washed well and drained
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 -2 teaspoon curry powder (as per personal taste)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 garlic clove
1 1/2 lbs yellow squash, sliced thin
4 cups water
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon major greys chutney

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, cook leek in oil over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  • Add curry powder and turmeric and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add garlic, squash and water and simmer, stirring occasionally, until squash is very tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Cool mixture slightly and in a blender puree in batches until smooth, transferring to a bowl.
  • Season soup with salt and pepper.
  • Chill soup, covered, at least until cold, about 6 hours, and up to 1 day (after that, it will lose its fresh taste).
  • Before serving, season with salt and pepper, if necessary.
  • Serve soup with dollops of sour cream and chutney.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.6, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 5.3, Sodium 40.2, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.1, Protein 3.5

Tips:

  • Choose small, tender yellow squash for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have any fresh herbs, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried oregano or thyme instead.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your taste.
  • For a creamier soup, add 1/2 cup of heavy cream or sour cream before serving.
  • Garnish the soup with a sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil before serving.

Conclusion:

This chilled spiced yellow squash soup is a refreshing and flavorful summer dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious soup recipe, give this one a try.

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