LEMON THYME SUMMER SQUASH SOUP

Lemon Thyme Summer Squash Soup image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

Servings 4 -6 bowls
2 T . butter or olive oil
1 small sweet onion , chopped
3 garlic cloves , minced
4 summer squash , sliced into 1/8-inch half moons (each squash should be ~7-8 ounces)
1/2 t . dried thyme
4 c . water
zest of one lemon
2-3 T . fresh lemon juice
1 t . sea salt
black pepper , to taste

Steps:

Heat the butter or oil.
Add in the onion and garlic.
Cook 4-5 minutes until onion is translucent.
Add in the squash, thyme, salt and pepper.
Cook 5-7 minutes until squash is soft.
Add in the water and bring the mix to a boil.
Lower the heat to a simmer and cook 15-20 minutes.
Blend the soup (carefully, as it is hot!).
Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice, adding more juice if desired.
Taste for season and serve.
Recipe Notes
Calories: 80 Fat: 5.2 g Carbs: 8.4 g Sugar: 6.3 g Protein: 1.9 g WW SmartPoints: 3 Nutrition facts based on using olive oil.