Chilled Yellow Squash Soup with Dill

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I make this soup with small yellow squash from my yard and leave the skin on. They give the soup a wonderful color and a mild buttery flavor. You can also make them with zucchini, but pick small, young ones with small seeds.

Submitted by nch
Updated on January 29, 2025
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 pounds yellow summer squash - halved, seeded, and sliced

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 quarts vegetable broth

  • 4 ounces plain yogurt

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste

  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add yellow squash. Cook and stir until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Pour in broth and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until soft, about 20 minutes.

  2. Puree soup using a stick blender until smooth. Let cool to lukewarm. Stir in yogurt and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Stir in dill and chill in the refrigerator at least 4 hours. Serve chilled

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

96 Calories
4g Fat
12g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 96
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 493mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 75mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 301mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.