Golden Summer Soup Food

GOLDEN SUMMER SOUP

Steps:

• In a big soup pot, saute/stir the onions in hot oil, over medium-high heat for 2 mintues.
• Add in the carrots and 1 3/4 cups sweet potatoes; saute/stir for 1-2 minutes.
• Add in 1 1/2 cups water and 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock; cover and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
• Puree the mixture in a blender (or use an immersion blender) until mixture is smooth; set aside.
• Bring the remaining water and vegetable stock to a boil.
• Add in the remaining sweet potatoes; let simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add in the yellow squash, corn, turmeric, lemon juice and salt to taste; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add in the sage and reserved puree; stir to combine.
• Add in pepper to taste.
• Continue simmering until well heated.
• To serve, ladle into individual serving bowls; sprinkle grated Monterey Jack cheese on top or spoon a dollop of sour cream on top.
• Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.

GOLDEN SUMMER PEACH GAZPACHO

Steps:

• Place the first 6 ingredients in a food processor; process until blended. Add lime juice, vinegar, marinade for chicken, salt and hot pepper sauce; process until smooth. If desired, stir in sugar., Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours. Top servings with additional chopped peaches, cucumber and tomatoes.