Golden Summer Squash and Corn Soup

Pureed summer squash makes a delicious base for this summery squash and corn soup. Start your meal with the soup or enjoy it as a light lunch. Fresh thyme and briny feta cheese give it fabulous flavor. For a variation, try the soup with any herb you have on hand or goat cheese in place of feta.
Prep: 30 Minutes | Total Time: 30 Minutes
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1 tablespoon
extra-virgin olive oil
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1 medium
shallot, chopped
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2 medium
summer squash (about 1 pound), diced
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3 teaspoons
chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme or oregano, divided
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1 14-ounce can
reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth
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1/4 teaspoon
salt
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1 cup
fresh corn kernels (about 1 large ear)
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1 teaspoon
lemon juice
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1/4 cup
crumbled feta cheese
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add squash and 1 teaspoon herbs and cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash starts to soften, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add broth and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the squash is soft and mostly translucent, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Return the soup to the pan and stir in corn. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is tender, 3 to 5 minutes more. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice. Serve garnished with the remaining 2 teaspoons herbs and feta.
Reviewed July 16, 2012
From www.eatingwell.com with permission. © 2011-2012 Eating Well Inc.
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Makes: 4 servings
Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories109
- Fat6 g
- Saturated fat2 g
- Cholesterol6 mg
- Carbohydrates12 g
- Dietary fiber2 g
- Protein5 g
- Sodium462 mg
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