Chilled Curried Yellow Squash Soup
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced white part of leek, washed well and drained
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 1/2 pounds yellow squash (about 3 large), sliced thin
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Major Grey's chutney
- In a 3 1/2- to 4-quart heavy saucepan cook leek in oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- Add curry powder and turmeric and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add 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.
- Before serving, season with salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve soup with small dollops of sour cream and chutney.
extravirgin olive oil, curry powder, turmeric, yellow squash, water, lowfat sour cream, major
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chilled-curried-yellow-squash-soup-13016 (may not work)