Chilled Yellow Squash And Leek Soup With Coriander And Lemon Crème Fraîche Food

CHILLED SPICED YELLOW-SQUASH SOUP

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.

CHILLED CURRIED YELLOW SQUASH SOUP

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.

CREAMY YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
• Add the leeks and saute about 5 minutes or until softened and transulucent.
• Stir in 1 cup of the broth along with the squash; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until just tender.
• Transfer the squash mixture to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
• Return puree to the saucepan and add the remaining broth and milk.
• Add poultry seasoning, salt and pepper to taste.
• Heat through and serve.