Crock Pot Gold And Green Banana Squash Soup Food

SLOW-COOKER VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Combine onion, carrots, celery, green beans, kale, zucchini, tomatoes, garlic, white beans, broth, Parmesan rind (if using), salt and pepper in a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 6 hours.
• Remove Parmesan rind, if using. Stir in vinegar and top each serving of soup with 1 teaspoon pesto.

SLOW-COOKED SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash into 1/4-inch -thick slices. In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine squash, tomatoes and green onions. Add salt, pepper and broth. Cook, covered, on low until tender, 2-1/2 - 3-1/2 hours. Remove squash with a slotted spoon., To serve, top with croutons, cheese and bacon.

BANANA SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• In a large baking dish bake the banana squash (butternut will work as well), cut sides down, in the middle of a preheated 375° P. oven for 30-45 minutes, or until it is tender when pierced. Discard the seeds and scoop out the flesh with a spoon.
• In a kettle cook the onion in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is softened, add the flour, and cook the roux, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the broth, the squash, and the vermouth and simmer the mixture, covered, stirring, for 20 minutes.
• Purée the soup with a hand blender or in batches in a food processor, return it to the kettle, and add the ginger and the nutmeg. Bring the soup to a boil, simmer it, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, and add salt and pepper to taste.
• Enjoy!

GREEN SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Use white part of leek. Wash well and chop into fine pieces.
• Wash and trim squash and chop into medium pieces.
• Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add leek and saute until translucent.
• Add squash and saute, stirring until soft, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add stock and marjoram, heat to boiling, cover, reduce heat and boil gently for 30 minutes.
• Add artichoke puree and mix well.
• Pour soup(careful!) into processor/blender and process into coarse puree.
• Serve hot with cheese on top.
• NOTE: Artichoke puree is available in specialty stores or you can make your own! Drain a can/jar of water-packed baby chokes and grind them in processor/blender. Leftovers can be used in pasta sauce or as a dip for raw veggies.

CROCK POT GOLD AND GREEN BANANA SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Combine squash, leek, apple, orange, broth, salt, pepper and thyme in slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on low about 6 hours or until veggies are tender. Puree soup mixture, in batches, in a blender or food processor.
• Add hot sauce if desired.
• Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with chopped chives.