We’ve talked about how much I hate peeling squash. My good friend Liz of The Lemon Bowl was recently here with a solution, great butternut squash soup that doesn’t require the risk of losing a finger.
However — I made it even easier. You don’t get the great depth of flavor from roasting the squash, but this makes a great weeknight meal or a quick lunch when you’re craving something hot, easy to prepare, and good for you. Plus, there is great flavor from the cumin. One of my favorites.
It starts with a little rectangular package of squash. Squash, broth, cumin, and Greek yogurt. That’s it! Parsley if you have some in the fridge, or cilantro would be good too.
EASY.
Ingredients
- 1 12 ounce package of frozen cooked squash
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fat free plain Greek yogurt
- ~2 tablespoons chopped parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Combine squash, chicken broth, cumin, salt and pepper and in a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat until squash is thawed and all ingredients are hot.
- Remove from burner, whisk in Greek yogurt. Check seasonings and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
Verdict: Simple, delicious, and you can feel good about yourself after eating it.
Husband’s take: I made this for lunch for myself, so he didn’t actually get a chance to try any.
Changes I would make: None are necessary.
Difficulty: Unbelievably easy.
E thought more parsley was needed.
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I love that you made butternut squash soup even easier!!! I actually have never used frozen squash – not sure why?!?!
I love how quick and simple this is (and that shot of E at the end is just so cute!)
How easy this is! Love squash soup but also hate peeling it. This is great!
6 ingredient soup! I LIKE! Ps… those are cutest little fingers EVER!
I hate peeling squash too! It’s so time consuming and when you are short on time you detour to another vegetable.
I’m all about easy these days! And I love the little hand picture – too cute!
Ooooo!
yum! i love a quick and easy soup!
Squash soup is new to be this winter, love this quick version. How cute is E helping style your pics!
such a smart idea Rachel. Where do i get that frozen squash???
Well, I’m always about easier! Especially with two kids!!
So easy and brilliant!
Using Greek Yogurt instead of cream here is a superb substitution….so is finding a way to do great butternut squash soup in under 20 minutes!
Thanks so much, Tony!