Savory Summer Squash Soup
6 Cups coarsely cubed summer squash (zucchini, yellow crookneck ) about 2 large ones.
2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 2 inch cube
1 yellow onion, cut into thin rings
2 -3 cloves of garlic, cut into small pieces
1 tsp refined coconut oil
½ bunch fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped
4 cups water
½ tsp dried sage
½ tsp dried tarragon
1 tsp salt or to taste
½ tsp black pepper
Instructions:
Place cubed potatoes in a pot with water, 4 cups should cover over the top of potatoes, if not add enough to cover. On high, bring to a boil and turn to simmer for 25 minutes
Place chopped squash on top of potatoes and let cook for another 15 minutes. Remove the lid and let cool.
In a saute pan on medium heat, melt coconut oil, add onions, garlic until soft approx. 10 minutes.
Add spices and fresh parsley to the pan for another 5 minutes. (Keep some parsley on side for topping)
Add saute mixture to pot with potatoes and squash, mix well and in stages add to blender and blend till smooth.
Sprinkle with Fresh Parsley and serve warm.