Best 10 Chunky Summer Squash And Potato Soup Recipes

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With the arrival of summer comes an abundance of fresh, flavorful vegetables, including summer squash and potatoes. If you're looking for a delicious and hearty way to use up these seasonal ingredients, look no further than chunky summer squash and potato soup. This creamy, comforting soup is packed with flavor and nutrition, and it's easy to make. Simply combine summer squash, potatoes, onion, garlic, and broth in a pot and simmer until the vegetables are tender. Then, use an immersion blender or regular blender to puree the soup until it's smooth and creamy. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, and enjoy!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SUMMER SQUASH SOUP



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A healthy, easy and delicious soup made with fresh summer veggies. Serve hot or cold and freeze leftovers to enjoy on cold winter days!

Provided by jsquilts

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

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
2 onions, chopped
5 cups chicken broth
2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
8 cups chopped zucchini
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a heavy pot over medium heat; cook and stir onions until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add chicken broth and potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover pot, and simmer, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and simmer, about 10 minutes. Add zucchini and simmer until all vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Combine soup, basil, salt, and pepper into a blender or food processor no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 891 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

EASY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP RECIPE



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This easy and delicious soup is a guaranteed fall favourite. Served with a crusty loaf, it makes a hearty meal.

Provided by Happy Hooligans

Categories     Main Course     Soup

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups butternut squash (peeled & cubed)
2 cups potato (peeled & cubed)
1.5 c onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (optional, crushed/minced)
1/4 c butter
4 c chicken broth
1 c milk

Steps:

  • Saute onions over medium heat until soft and translucent
  • Add garlic, and saute another 30 seconds
  • Add broth, potatoes and squash. Bring to a boil, and reduce to simmer for 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • Remove from heat, and puree until smooth (I use my hand-held emulsion blender for this)
  • Stir in milk, return soup to stove-top, and heat through
  • Garnish with croutons, parsley or sour cream if you wish

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 503 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

POTATO AND SQUASH SOUP



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Make and share this Potato and Squash Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ChrysalisUnfurled

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
3 cups diced peeled potatoes
3 cups diced peeled butternut squash
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup finely shredded spinach
1 1/4 cups finely sliced green onions
3/4 teaspoon cider vinegar
pepper

Steps:

  • In large saucepan melt butter over low heat.
  • Cover and cook onion 3 to 5 minutes or until soft.
  • Stir in potatoes and squash coating evenly.
  • Pour in stock; cover and bring to boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or until veggies are tender.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Mash veggies lightly to thicken soup but do not puree.
  • Stir in spinach, green onions, pepper to taste.

CHUNKY SUMMER SQUASH AND POTATO SOUP



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Make and share this Chunky Summer Squash and Potato Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by daisygrl64

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, sliced
2 shallots, sliced
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon celery seed
3 potatoes, peeled and sliced
5 cups vegetable stock, heated
1 summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • heat butter in saucepan over medium heat.
  • add onion and shallots. cook 7 minutes. stirring once. season with salt and black pepper.
  • add seasonings and mix well. add potatoes and vegetable stock. season to taste. bring to a boil and cook for 8 minutes over medium heat.
  • stir in summer squash and continue cooking for 8 minutes.
  • serve.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH, POTATO AND GINGER SOUP



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Top this gorgeous autumnal soup with toasted pepitas and fresh rosemary.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup chopped sweet onion
1 cup peeled chopped potato
1 tablespoon peeled chopped fresh ginger
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
1 clove garlic, minced
1 sprig fresh thyme, plus more leaves, for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 cups chopped peeled butternut squash
1/4 to 1/2 cup heavy cream, plus more for drizzling (optional)
Toasted pepitas, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the potato, ginger, nutmeg, garlic, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring, until the potatoes are well coated, 2 to 3 minutes more. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer.
  • Add the butternut squash and simmer until the potatoes and squash are tender, about 20 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a simmer. Remove from the heat, discard the thyme and let cool at least 5 minutes. Carefully puree until smooth with a handheld immersion blender or in 2 to 3 batches in a blender (do not fill blender more than halfway full).
  • Stir in the cream and reheat the soup if necessary, adjusting the consistency with water and seasoning with additional salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot drizzled with more cream if using and a sprinkled with pepitas and thyme.

SUMMER SQUASH SOUP WITH BASIL



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 pounds zucchini, crookneck or pattypan squash, roughly chopped
1 large onion, chopped
6 cups Summer Vegetable Stock
1/2 cup julienned basil
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
Sour cream or plain yogurt as an accompaniment

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan or stockpot, add zucchini and onion. Saute for 5 minutes or until onions are translucent and zucchini is crisp tender. Then add stock, bring to a boil, reduce heat and partially cover and cook for 25 minutes. Add basil during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Mix the butter and flour together into a paste. Remove 1 cup of simmering stock and whisk in butter mixture until smooth. Add back into soup, stir until thickened. Remove soup from heat to a blender and puree until smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice and serve with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.

CHUNKY SWEET-POTATO SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Potato     Vegetable     Kid-Friendly     Parmesan     Fennel     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Winter     Cookie     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1 large onion, diced
1 medium fennel bulb, trimmed and sliced crosswise
1/2 garlic clove, minced
2 large fresh sage leaves, roughly chopped
2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cubed
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, fennel, and garlic and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and begin to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Stir in the sage and cook 1 minute more.
  • 2. Add the sweet potatoes to the pot and stir. Pour in the broth and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, until the potatoes are fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with the salt and pepper.
  • 3. Transfer half of the soup to a blender and puree until smooth. Return to the pot and stir to combine.
  • 4. Ladle the soup into bowls and drizzle with more olive oil. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve.

CHUNKY BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND TOMATO SOUP



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Our new fall favorite, this delicious soup is a combination of basic ingredients and a generous helping of vegetables. If you love butternut squash as much as we do, you'll love this hearty soup!

Provided by TTV78

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

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
2 cups carrots, chopped
2 cups celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 ¼ teaspoons sea salt
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add butternut squash, carrots, celery, and garlic. Stir to combine and cook until slightly tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour milk and Italian seasoning into the pot with the butternut squash mixture. Stir in cornstarch gradually until combined. Bring to a boil. Mix in diced tomatoes, broth, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until flavors are well combined and squash is softened, about 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour soup into bowls and sprinkle basil over each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 1059.6 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

SUMMER SQUASH AND POTATO SAUTE



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In summer, I like to keep the oven off as much as possible. This side dish cooks up quickly on the stovetop.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter
2 medium summer squash, sliced
2 small red potatoes, thinly sliced
Minced fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Saute squash and potatoes until tender. Sprinkle with parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SUMMER SQUASH SOUP



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"With its delicate taste, the creamy concoction makes an easy but elegant first course for a company dinner," Sandi Pichon of Slidell, Louisiana notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 small yellow summer squash, seeded and cubed
2 green onions, cut into 3-inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute squash and onions in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender; return all to the pan. Stir in cream and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: For the best flavor, choose firm, ripe summer squash that is free of blemishes. Zucchini, yellow squash, and pattypan squash are all good choices.
  • Don't peel the squash: The skin of the squash is packed with nutrients, so there's no need to peel it. Just wash it well and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: In addition to squash, this soup is also packed with other vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion. Feel free to add other vegetables that you like, such as corn, green beans, or peas.
  • Season the soup well: Don't be afraid to add plenty of herbs and spices to the soup. This will help to bring out the flavor of the vegetables.
  • Let the soup simmer: The longer you simmer the soup, the more flavorful it will be. So, let it simmer for at least 30 minutes, or even longer if you have time.

Conclusion:

This chunky summer squash and potato soup is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is packed with fresh vegetables and has a creamy, flavorful broth. Serve it with a side of crusty bread or a salad for a complete meal.

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