Cream Of Yellow Squash And Morel Mushroom Soup


Course : Soups
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


2 ounces morel mushrooms -- dried, 1/4 of a bag

2 tablespoons butter

2 Medium yellow squash -- coarsely chopped

1/4 cup yellow onion -- coarsely chopped

1 teaspoon fresh garlic -- chopped

3 piece chicken bouillon cubes

1/4 teaspoon turmeric

1/4 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon red bell pepper -- in small dice
 

Preparation / Directions:


Bring one cup of water to a boil. Add the mushrooms, cover and remove fro m heat. Allow mushrooms to soak for 45 minutes. Drain the softened mushro oms and reserve the liquid. Cut hte mushrooms into 1/4" slices and rinse them under cold running water to remove any dirt particles. Combine butter, squash, onions, garlic, bouillon cubes, spices and 1 cup of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to a si mmer for 20 minutes. Pour cooked squash mixture into a blender and puree. The mixture will be thick. Add heavy cream and 1/4 cup of reserved mushroom liquid to the mix ture and blend. Add the sliced mushrooms and red peppers.

 

Nutritional Information:

181 Calories (kcal); 17g Total Fat; (83% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 57mg Cholesterol; 629mg Sodium


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