The Dove's Nest Fresh Squash and Cheese Soup
Teresa Ambra
This savory soup is from The Dove's Nest Tea Room in Waxahachie, Texas. Yellow and zucchini squash combine with onions, garlic, cheese, cream, chicken stock, homemade gluten free cream of chicken soup, oregano and cumin providing spectacular flavors. We serve this soup with Gluten Free Honey Cornbread crumbled into it!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Soups, Stews & Chowders
Cuisine American
Servings 14
Calories 359 kcal
4 cups zucchini thinly sliced 4 cups yellow squash thinly sliced 1 large onion chopped 2 cloves garlic chopped 8 cups chicken stock 20.5 oz. can cream of chicken soup (2 cans) or homemade Gluten Free Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup 4 cups evaporated milk or heavy whipping cream 4 cups sharp Cheddar cheese shredded 2 tsp. dried oregano 2 tbsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. Kosher salt 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper or more to taste 1/2 cup sharp Cheddar cheese shredded, for garnish 1/2 cup Bacon bits for garnish 1 green onion chopped, for garnish
Combine the zucchini, squash, onions, garlic and chicken stock in a large stockpot.
Cook over high heat until the mixture begins to boil, stirring occasionally.
Boil until the vegetables are fork tender; reduce heat.
Stir in the soup, evaporated milk, 4 cups cheese, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper.
Simmer until the cheese is melted.
Stir occasionally until heated through.
Ladle into soup bowls.
Garnish with additional shredded cheese, bacon bits and green onions.
Calories: 359 kcal Carbohydrates: 24 g Protein: 23 g Fat: 19 g Saturated Fat: 9 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g Cholesterol: 47 mg Sodium: 1103 mg Potassium: 693 mg Fiber: 2 g Sugar: 13 g Vitamin A: 916 IU Vitamin C: 14 mg Calcium: 534 mg Iron: 3 mg
Keyword bacon, cheese, gluten free, main dish, soup, yellow squash, zucchini