Chilled Summer Squash Soup

By Kathy_Hester

You can do this quickly on the stove, but I opted to do it in my slow cooker so I could keep the house cool. No matter how you cook it – fast or slow – you will need to chill the soup for a few hours before serving.

Ingredients

• 4 cups yellow summer squash, chopped
• 3 cups water
• 1/3 cup cashews
• 3 tablespoons Massel Vegan Chicken Style Concentrated Liquid Stock or 2 vegan bouillon cubes
• 2 (4-inch) sprigs of fresh thyme (or 2-teaspoon dried)
• 1 (2-inch) sprig fresh rosemary (or 1/8-teaspoon ground dried)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1/2-teaspoon granulated)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Add everything except for the salt and pepper to a 4 quart slow cooker and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours. Or you can put it all in a large sauce pan and cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes.

Puree the mixture in a blender or food processor and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

You can play with the herbs in this and lemons balm, lemon basil or even mint would make a tasty addition.