SUMMER SQUASH & WHITE BEAN SOUP

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I love using summer squash in soups. This dish is hearty as is, but stir in chopped ham for an extra wallop of flavor. Serve it warm or chilled. -Sara Hornbeck, Knoxville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large sweet onions, chopped (about 4 cups)
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 medium yellow summer squash, cubed (about 6 cups)
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, divided
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add squash and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until squash is tender. Stir in 1 can of beans, parsley, tarragon and salt. Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool soup slightly and puree in batches in a blender; return to pan. Stir in remaining can of beans and heat through. Top each serving with yogurt. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 1187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Ahmad Muhamad
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This soup is delicious! The squash and beans are cooked perfectly, and the broth is very flavorful. I love the addition of the fresh herbs. This is a great soup to serve on a cold night.


Sushil Kharel
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This soup is so good! The squash and beans are a great combination, and the broth is very flavorful. I love the addition of the fresh herbs. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Yoseph Abera
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. The squash and beans are a great combination, and the broth is very flavorful. I added a bit of extra garlic and onion, and it was perfect.


Hanna
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This soup is delicious! The squash and beans are cooked perfectly, and the broth is very flavorful. I love the addition of the fresh herbs. This is a great soup to serve on a cold night.


Luis.s
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but this soup was surprisingly good! The white beans and broth were very flavorful, and the squash added a nice texture. I would definitely make this again.


Sandip Editz
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This soup is so good! The squash and beans are a great combination, and the broth is very flavorful. I love the addition of the fresh herbs. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Chuzza Hon
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. The squash and beans are a great combination, and the broth is very flavorful. I added a bit of extra garlic and onion, and it was perfect.


Nf Gaming
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This soup is delicious! The squash and beans are cooked perfectly, and the broth is very flavorful. I love the addition of the fresh herbs. This is a great soup to serve on a cold night.


Hubaib tube
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but this soup was surprisingly good! The white beans and broth were very flavorful, and the squash added a nice texture. I would definitely make this again.


Ahmed Obashy
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This soup is so good! The squash and beans are a great combination, and the broth is very flavorful. I love the addition of the fresh herbs. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Unity Comedy
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the flavorful broth. The squash and beans were cooked perfectly, and the soup was very easy to make.


brenda nanyengo
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This soup is delicious! The squash and beans are cooked perfectly, and the broth is very flavorful. I love the addition of the fresh herbs. This is a great soup to serve on a cold night.


Frances Golden
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I was looking for a light and refreshing soup for a summer dinner, and this one fit the bill perfectly. The soup is very flavorful, and the squash and beans are a great combination. I would definitely make this again.


SiimplyKaylee
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. The squash and beans are a great combination, and the broth is very flavorful. I added a bit of extra garlic and onion, and it was perfect.


Jaimee Hinton
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I'm not a huge fan of summer squash, but this soup was surprisingly good! The white beans and broth were very flavorful, and the squash added a nice texture. I would definitely make this again.


ranjeet Kumar
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This summer squash and white bean soup is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The soup is creamy and flavorful, with a hint of sweetness from the squash and a slight smokiness from the paprika. I added a bit of cho