Summer Squash Soup

Summer Squash Soup

Spiced Yellow Soup

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 30m
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (21 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

286
Calories
15.1g
Fat
29.6g
Carbohydrates
6.6g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
100mg
Sodium
Summer Squash Soup

Recipe Description

I love to make this Summer Squash Soup for two on a special and romantic date night with the extra effort and additional love that goes into making this pot. Just describing this soup makes me hungry!

With puréed vegetables of onions, summer squash, Yukon Gold potatoes, carrots and garlic and spiced with cumin, coriander, turmeric, smoked paprika, mustard powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and white wine then thickened with a touch of coconut milk, if this recipe is missing anything then let me know! 

 To make Summer Squash Soup, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Summer Squash Soup

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook onions

    3 min
    Step 1 - Summer Squash Soup

    Using a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat, pour and heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add ½ a cup minced yellow onion. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.

  2. 2

    Add vegetables

    5 min
    Step 2 - Summer Squash SoupStep 2 - Summer Squash Soup

    Add 2 cups of finely diced summer squash, 1 cup of diced potatoes and ¼ cup of diced carrots. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

  3. 3

    Add garlic

    1 min
    Step 3 - Summer Squash Soup

    Add 1 clove of minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Add spices

    1 min
    Step 4 - Summer Squash SoupStep 4 - Summer Squash Soup

    Add ¾ teaspoon of cumin powder, ½ teaspoon of coriander, ½ teaspoon of turmeric, ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon of mustard powder, ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon and a pinch cayenne pepper, if using. Cook for another minute.

  5. 5

    Add wine

    1 min
    Step 5 - Summer Squash Soup

    Pour in ¼ cup of dry white wine and allow to cook away a little, scraping any excess bits from the bottom of the pot.

  6. 6

    Add vegetable broth

    15 min
    Step 6 - Summer Squash SoupStep 6 - Summer Squash Soup

    Pour in 2 cups of vegetable broth, increase the heat and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are cooked.

  7. 7

    Puree

    1 min
    Step 7 - Summer Squash Soup

    Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and puréed.

  8. 8

    Add coconut milk

    2 min
    Step 8 - Summer Squash SoupStep 8 - Summer Squash Soup

    Add ¼ cup of coconut milk and heat through. Season with salt, to taste.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Summer Squash Soup

    Divide into 2 soup bowls and drizzle with some coconut milk and sprinkle with paprika and fresh cilantro, for garnishing. Enjoy!

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About the author

Dasha Vakulova

Dasha is an enthusiastic and cheerful mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Dasha is going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Paul
February 5, 2025
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Simply delicious dish!

Charlie
June 23, 2024
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Wow! This Summer Squash Soup blew me away! My missus and I had a fab date night, and this soup just stole the show! Super easy to whip up with delicious flavours. Can't wait to make it again for the kids at our next family night! Absolutely love it!

Gillian Thompson
December 22, 2023
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Absolutely loved it!

Grace Anderson
October 22, 2023
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Delicious!

Oliver Smith
October 20, 2023
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Exquisite!

Zachary Thompson
October 18, 2023
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Delicious and lovely!

Charlie Thompson
October 4, 2023
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Made this Summer Squash Soup for a date night and it was lush! The spices made it proper flavoursome, and my date was well impressed. I reckon it’s a great way to show ya care, and it wasn’t even complicated. Can’t wait to make it again.

Ursula Johnson
September 28, 2023
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This soup is fire! My hubby loves it on our date nights. Super easy and totally delish!

Ben
November 16, 2022
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Superb and delicious!

Jenna
November 7, 2022
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Delicious soup! Made this for my husband on our anniversary. The flavors were amazing and it was super easy to make! Absolute winner in our home!

Turbo
September 2, 2022
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Yum, love it!

Gavin Miller
August 10, 2022
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Dude, this Summer Squash Soup is just awesome! I made it for a cozy date night, and my date loved it! Super easy to throw together, and the spices just pop. Who knew a soup could be so fancy? Definitely gonna whip this up again, maybe next time with garlic bread!

Clara
February 24, 2022
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So fabulous soup! I made it for a special date night, and it was the highlight of the evening. The flavors were so rich and comforting, we couldn’t get enough. I’m already planning to make it again!

Ian
January 24, 2022
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I made this Summer Squash Soup for a date night, and it was a hit! The flavors blended so beautifully and felt like a warm hug. The cumin and coconut milk gave it a unique touch. I'm not the best cook, but this recipe was simple and turned out great. Definitely recommend for a romantic evening!

Gina Hart
December 20, 2021
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Simply delicious soup!

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