Welcome to our guide to making a delicious and refreshing chilled yellow squash and leek soup with coriander and lemon croutons. This creamy and flavorful soup is perfect for a light summer lunch or dinner and is packed with nutritious vegetables. With its vibrant color and zesty taste, this soup is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Our easy-to-follow recipe will take you through each step of the process, from preparing the vegetables to blending the soup until smooth. Plus, we've included tips for making the perfect croutons and suggestions for garnishing your soup. So, gather your ingredients and let's get started on creating this delightful chilled yellow squash and leek soup with coriander and lemon croutons!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHILLED YELLOW SQUASH AND LEEK SOUP WITH CORIANDER AND LEMON CRèME FRAîCHE
The soup can also be served warm.
Categories Blender Dairy Vegetable Sauté Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Lemon Leek Summer Chill Yellow Squash Coriander Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek and coriander and cook until almost tender, stirring often, about 6 minutes. Add squash; sprinkle with salt and pepper and sauté until squash begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add broth. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer uncovered until vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Transfer to bowl and chill uncovered until cold, about 3 hours. Season with salt.
- Whisk crème fraîche and grated lemon peel in small bowl. Divide soup among bowls, drizzle with lemon crème fraîche, and serve.
CHILLED SQUASH AND CARROT SOUP
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
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 YELLOW SQUASH SOUP WITH DILL
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
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
Provided by Daniel Patterson
Categories easy, lunch, quick, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 10m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
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
YELLOW SQUASH SOUP
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
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 CURRIED YELLOW SQUASH SOUP
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
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 CURRIED YELLOW SQUASH SOUP
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
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
CHILLED SPICED YELLOW-SQUASH SOUP
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
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
Tips:
- Choose the right squash: Look for small, tender yellow squash that are deep yellow in color. Avoid squash that are large, pale, or have blemishes.
- Prep your vegetables: Clean and trim the leeks, squash, and celery. Cut the leeks and squash into thin slices, and chop the celery.
- Cook the vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the leeks, squash, celery, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and starting to brown, about 10 minutes.
- Add the broth and spices: Pour in the vegetable broth, chicken broth, cumin, coriander, and paprika. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Puree the soup: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Chill the soup: Let the soup cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator. Chill for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Serve the soup: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, lemon zest, and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve chilled.
Conclusion:
Chilled yellow squash and leek soup with coriander and lemon is a refreshing and flavorful summer soup. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner. The combination of yellow squash, leeks, and celery gives the soup a sweet and savory flavor, while the coriander and lemon add a bright, citrusy note. This soup is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
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