Description:

Light, low-calorie, satisfying to the palate & pleasing on a hot summer day.

Source:

Charli

Serves/Makes:6 servings

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) diced onion
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh chervil OR
• 2 tsp (10 ml). dried chervil (Dried chervil just isn't as flavorful as fresh).
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) minced fresh basil OR
• 1 tsp (5 ml). dried basil
• 6 cups (1425 ml) grated summer squash
• 1 cup (225 ml) finely diced carrots
• 4 cups (950 ml) rich chicken broth
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

• In a large soup pot, melt the butter, and saute the onion, chervil and basil until the onion is limp, 3-5 minutes.
• Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes, until the vegetables are just tender.
• Serve hot.

Comments

This soup can be prepared and cooked in 30 minutes.