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Simple Sweet and Spicy Squash Soup

Like motivation, inspiration comes and goes. Sometimes, I go weeks eating the same thing day after day. Then suddenly, I’m inspired and spend the next 3 weeks experimenting and creating new recipes all crazy like Willie Wonka…but without the sugar…and the top hat.

Here is one of my newest recipes.  It’s easy and healthy.  I’m all about ease and, most of the time, about nourishment.  Oh yeah and it’s good.  So good, I almost forget it’s healthy.

Sweet and Spicy Squash Soup

Yellow Squash, about 6 peeled and sliced squash
1/4 Onion, sliced
1 Garlic Clove, sliced
1 Jalapeño, I use a whole one b/c I like the kick but you can use less.
1/2 Cup Yogurt Cheese (Left over from making whey.)
1 Tbs Raw Honey
Sea Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste,
Avocado, optional but recommended

1. Boil the squash until it is  soft.

2. While the squash are boiling, sauté the onion and garlic in a bit of olive oil to bring out the flavor.
(I’ve skipped this step entirely when I’m in a time crunch or don’t want to wash an extra dish. The soup still turned out.)

3. Put the jalapeño, yogurt cheese, honey, in a food processor.  Give it a full pulses.  Add the onions, garlic, and squash*.  Sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste.  Blend until smooth and creamy.  Add some of the water you cooked the squash in if it’s too thick for your liking.

4. Top with avocado

*I use a slotted spoon to transfer the squash from the boiling water directly to the food processor.  By doing this the soup is hot and ready to eat right away.  Plus there is one less pan to wash.

That’s it.

Simple dimple.

Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn

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10 Responses to “Simple Sweet and Spicy Squash Soup”

  1. On October 14, 2010 at 7:54 am RhodeyGirl responded with... #

    This look delicious… Thanks for sharing it!

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  2. On October 14, 2010 at 9:03 am charlotte responded with... #

    I… never knew you could use yellow squash in a soup like that! It’s kind of a paradigm shift for me. the only squash I have ever used in soup is butternut. I think you’ve opened up a whole new realm of cooking!

    Reply
  3. On October 14, 2010 at 9:21 am Katie responded with... #

    I’ve made a similar soup with corn added to it. I love the bright yellow!

    Reply
  4. On October 14, 2010 at 10:23 am Jen (Making Messes) responded with... #

    Whatever. You totally cook in a top hat!

    Reply
  5. On October 14, 2010 at 2:04 pm Retta @ RunRettaRun responded with... #

    I’ve never made squash soup. Love how the avo gives it a splash o’ color. So going to try this. :)

    Reply
  6. On October 14, 2010 at 5:02 pm homecookedem responded with... #

    What a FABULOUS soup! I bet the sweet and spicy ingredients are amazing combined together!!

    Reply
  7. On October 15, 2010 at 8:07 am [email protected] responded with... #

    Love sweet and spicy! I love making soups and am waiting for it to finally cool down… Adding avocado to the top is a great idea! Adding avocado to really anything is a great idea! 😉

    Happy Weekend!

    Reply
  8. On October 15, 2010 at 5:48 pm Rebecca @ How the Cookies Crumble responded with... #

    That looks awesome!! And of course with avocado makes everything more delicious!!!

    Reply
  9. On October 18, 2010 at 3:40 pm Gina responded with... #

    Wow, that soup looks delish! So healthy too!

    Reply

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  • Posted on October 13, 2010
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