Summer Squash Soup

This is not a local food.  I just had a hankering for this soup.  I picked up a bunch of squash from the Farmers Market in Eau Claire and knew exactly what it wanted to do with it.  Mom used to make it from memory and would never write down the recipe.  Audrey finally got it on paper after making it with her.  It’s a great way to use yellow squash or zucchini or both.    

Gram’s Squash Soup

3 cups sliced yellow squash - 1 1/2 inch slices

1-2 tablespoons butter

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup chicken broth

1 1/2 cups milk

2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

Seasoned croutons to garnish

Melt butter in large pot.  Add chopped onion and cook until onions are clear.  Add squash and broth.  Cook until tender (about 15 minutes).  After squash is tender, mash slightly.  Add milk and stir.  Add grated cheese.  Stir until cheese is melted.  Serve with croutons or extra cheese.