Zucchini& Yellow Squash Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

ZUCCHINI & YELLOW SQUASH SOUP

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 c Olive oil
1 Medium onion, thinly sliced
2 tb Minced shallots
1 1/2 ts Minced garlic
1/4 c All purpose flour
1 1/2 c Zucchini, sliced into
- 1/4 inch thick rounds
1 1/2 c Crookneck squash, sliced
-into 1/4 inch thick rounds
3 c Rich chicken stock
3 c Whipping cream
2 ts Minced fresh basil
2 ts Minced fresh oregano
Salt & freshly ground pepper

Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-low
heat. Add onion, shallots and garlic and cook until
onion is translucent, stirring occasionally, about 10
minutes. Add flour and stir 3 minutes. Add zucchini
and crookneck squash and cook until softened, stirring
frequently, about 5 minutes. Stir in stock, cream,
basil and oregano. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.



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