Summer Squash Soup

Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
6 Cups reduced sodium chicken broth 
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil 
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
3 Tablespoons parsley flakes
¼ cup celeryWashed, trimmed and diced
1 ½ cup green zucchini squashWashed, trimmed and sliced in half. And slice into fourths. 
1 ½ cup yellow summer squashWashed, trimmed and sliced in half. Remove seeds.  And slice into fourths.
¼ cup  onionPeeled, washed, and diced
2 small potatoesPeeled, washed, and diced
¼ cup parmesan cheese. 

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1In a large soup kettle bring, heat oil to medium high heat.  Add celery and onions. Cook until tender. Sprinkle with flour and stir to coat. 
2Add broth, parsley and potatoes. Bring to a boil and simmer 10 minute.  Add green and yellow summer squash. Cook until tender. 
3Serve hot topped with parmesan cheese. Cook until internal temperature reaches 135°F.
To make this recipe gluten free: Use GF broth and GF flour. Always check all ingredients to be sure they are gluten free.
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Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates