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Spicy Summer Squash Soup with Yogurt and Mint

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes about 2 quarts; 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, sliced fine
A pinch of saffron threads
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
5 medium green or yellow summer squash
Salt
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups water
4 mint sprigs, leaves only
2 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 cup yogurt
Lime wedges

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat, in a heavy-bottomed soup pot: 1/4 cup olive oil.

    Step 2

    Add and cook, stirring often, over medium

    Step 3

    heat: 1 large onion, sliced fine A pinch of saffron threads, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced.

    Step 4

    Cook until very soft but not browned. If the onions or garlic start to stick, turn down the heat, and add a splash of water to the pot.

    Step 5

    While the onions are cooking, wash in cold water: 5 medium green or yellow summer squash.

    Step 6

    Cut into thick (3/4-inch) slices. When the onions are done, add the squash to the pot with: Salt.

    Step 7

    Cook for 2 minutes, then pour in: 3 cups chicken broth, 3 cups water.

    Step 8

    Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until the squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, make the yogurt and mint garnish. Cut into julienne: 4 mint sprigs, leaves only.

    Step 9

    In a medium-size mortar, pound half of the julienned mint to a paste. Stir in the remaining mint and: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2/3 cup yogurt, Salt.

    Step 10

    Let the soup cool a bit, then purée in a blender until very smooth. (Take care when blending hot soup to leave a vent for the steam to escape.) Reheat, thin with a little water if necessary, taste, adjust the seasoning, and serve hot with a spoonful of yogurt and mint. Pass around: Lime wedges at the table, if you want.

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