Chilled Curried Yellow Squash Soup
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced leek white, washed well and drained
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 -2 teaspoon curry powder (as per personal taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 1/2 lbs yellow squash, sliced thin
- 4 cups water
- Garnish
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon major greys chutney
- In a medium saucepan, cook leek in oil over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- Add curry powder and turmeric and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add garlic, squash and water and simmer, stirring occasionally, until squash is very tender, about 15 minutes.
- Cool mixture slightly and in a blender puree in batches until smooth, transferring to a bowl.
- Season soup with salt and pepper.
- Chill soup, covered, at least until cold, about 6 hours, and up to 1 day (after that, it will lose its fresh taste).
- Before serving, season with salt and pepper, if necessary.
- Serve soup with dollops of sour cream and chutney.
leek white, extra virgin olive oil, curry, turmeric, garlic, yellow squash, water, sour cream, major greys chutney
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chilled-curried-yellow-squash-soup-96192 (may not work)