Golden Summer Squash Corn Soup

By mikinsue

Nutrition

Per serving: 111 calories; 6 g fat ( 2 g sat , 3 g mono ); 6 mg cholesterol; 13 g carbohydrates; 5 g protein; 2 g fiber; 462 mg sodium; 497 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (40% daily value).

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium shallot or onion, chopped
• 2 medium summer squash, (about 1 pound), diced
• 3 teaspoons chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme or oregano, divided
• 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fresh corn kernels, (from 1 large ear; see Tip)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

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.