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Roasted Garlic Summer Squash Soup

Published: Jul 13, 2015 Last Updated: Sep 2023 by Lindsay This post may contain affiliate links to products I use and enjoy. 8 Comments

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So, when I was little my grandparents lived in Charlotte, NC, about 90 miles away from here.  They owned what felt like a massive amount of land, and grew food.  Lots of food.  IMG_6964

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I don't think you could call their place a farm, really, but there were orchards - peaches and apples, and fields - corn, cantaloupe, cucumbers, blueberries, and probably tons of other produce that I don't have any memory of.  My grandfather worked in sales during the day and in the yard at night and on weekends.  The man grew shit, and was good at it.  

Fast forward 20 years, they've now moved two more times for Grandaddy's job and landed at a retirement home (he's over 70 and I think has only been officially retired for a few months) in the mountains a few hours away from here.  It's a golf course community with big lots, but nothing like the Charlotte house.  However, the owner of the land hasn't changed a bit, so every year my grandparents grow more and more food even though there are only two of them.  

So.  They bring it to us.  By the actual trash bag (happened last year with mustard greens, took my mom and I 4 hours to wash and braise them all).  We get tons of food from them every year, and because Jay and I are only two people also, we have to come up with creative ways to cook or process the food quickly so that it doesn't go to waste.  

Hence, soup!  Squash soup is wonderful this time of year, as is any kind of soup, really, when you have tons of one kind of veg.  Cook, add spices, puree, boom.  Meals for days that will keep longer than raw produce.  

For this soup, you need squash - any kind you like, but yellow squash, zucchini, or this flat pattypan squash work beautifully.  Basically we're looking for a pretty high water content so that the soup will cook way down and be light enough for summer.  Then you need butter, onion, celery, garlic, heavy cream, salt + pepper, parmesan, and chicken or vegetable broth.  The broth choice is totally up to you and just depends on whether or not you want the soup to be vegetarian or not.  IMG_6933

We'll start the garlic to roast first, then we'll work on the rest of the soup.  If you have a favorite method for roasting garlic, use it!  Otherwise, place an entire head of garlic in a small dish and drizzle it with olive oil, then roast it at 450F for 20-30 minutes until the garlic is very soft and the edges are brown.  Then, remove it from the oven to cool. IMG_6938

While that's happening, chop the veggies for the soup. Nothing has to be perfect since the soup will end up blended, just chop things quickly. IMG_6945

Then, in a large soup pot, add the onion and the celery over medium heat. IMG_6944

Let the veggies cook for 5 minutes or so until they soften just a bit, then add all of the squash.IMG_6947

It looks like a lot, but squash is filled with water and will cook down a lot!  To make the soup, well, soupy, add some stock to the pot.  There are measurements below, but we want stock to come up⅓ to ½ the way up the squash. IMG_6950

Give everything a stir and increase the heat to medium-high to bring the stock to a boil, then reduce the heat so that the soup can bubble gently.  Now, we just let the soup cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes until the squash has cooked way down and is very soft. IMG_6952

While that is happening, cut the head of garlic in half and squish the cloves right into the bubbly squash mixture.IMG_6953

Now, when the squash is super mushy and the liquid has cooked out some, use a blender, food processor, or immersion blender to puree the soup until it's really smooth. IMG_6955

Turn the heat down to low, and add the cream, parmesan, and a little butter to the soup.  Stir that in, then taste the soup and add as much salt and pepper as you'd like. The soup should be creamy and smooth - add stock if you'd like to thin it out or let it reduce on the stove for a few more minutes if it needs to be thicker.IMG_6958

To serve, I do crusty bread, olive oil, basil, and extra parm.  Play around with toppings and Have It Your Way (in a healthier way), and get AT this. It's a great week-opener, especially if you make a big batch like this that can carry you through the week.IMG_6965

Oh, and.  Pretty much any veggie pureed with roasted garlic can be turned into a soup this way.  Promise.  The end.IMG_6976

Recipe

Roasted Garlic Summer Squash Soup

Lindsay Howerton-Hastings
5 from 1 rating
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head garlic
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ small onion chopped
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 12-15 small to medium summer squash such as yellow squash, pattypan, or zucchini, roughly chopped
  • 2-3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • crusty bread and fresh basil optional, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Place the garlic in a small dish with a drizzle of olive oil, or wrap tightly in tin foil. Roast the garlic for 20 minutes at 450F until very soft. Remove from the oven and let cool to the touch.
  • Meanwhile, make the soup. To a large soup pot, add half the butter, the onion, and the celery over medium heat. Saute for 5 minutes until the veggies start to soften, then add all the squash. Increase the heat to medium-high and add 2 cups of stock. Let the stock come to a boil (with the pot uncovered) and then reduce the heat so that the soup simmers heavily. Simmer the soup uncovered until the squash is very tender and breaks down, for about 15 minutes. If the pot is dry, add a bit more stock.
  • When the squash is very soft, carefully cut the garlic bulb in half and squish the cloves into the soup. Use a blender or immersion blender to puree the soup until very smooth, then reduce the heat to low. Add the cream, parmesan, and the remaining butter, stir into the soup. Taste, and add salt and pepper to your preference.
  • Serve the soup with extra pepper, olive oil for drizzling, fresh basil, and crusty bread for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 6g
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Comments

  1. Madeline

    June 14, 2025 at 1:24 pm

    5 stars
    This soup is so good!!!!!! My squash has been coming in like crazy, and this helped me get through it without getting tired of eating it! It pairs well with so much and has been a nice reminder of fall during the summer.

    Reply
    • Lindsay

      June 17, 2025 at 11:27 am

      I'm so glad you enjoy it, I agree that it's a nice switch up from so much grilled squash this time of year!

      Reply
  2. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

    July 18, 2015 at 9:56 am

    Our garden is over flowing with loads of squash right now! This looks like a great way to use some of it up!

    Reply
    • funnyloveblog

      July 18, 2015 at 10:20 am

      Yes! That's my whole point with soups like this. I get so sick of roasted this or that for days on end!

      Reply
  3. Meg @ Noming thru Life

    July 16, 2015 at 9:27 pm

    Eek! Roasted garlic! I'm sold. Seriously though this soup looks and sounds fantastic. Roasted garlic summer squash soup is in the house!

    Reply
    • funnyloveblog

      July 16, 2015 at 10:46 pm

      You'll LOVE it if you like roasted garlic. Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Kristen

    July 13, 2015 at 6:44 pm

    Looks great! I was curious about the serving size. Is there an approximation?

    Reply
    • funnyloveblog

      July 13, 2015 at 9:52 pm

      A cup or maybe a bit more depending on what you're eating it with. Enjoy!

      Reply
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