Name: Crockpot Summer Squash Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT-496919H26M40S
Total time: 5 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 medium zucchini, chopped; 3 medium yellow squash, chopped; 1 small onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup diced tomatoes; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 tbsp olive oil; ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or heavy cream, optional; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried basil; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tbsp lemon juice

Description

A light and comforting summer squash soup made with fresh zucchini, yellow squash, onions, garlic, and herbs. This easy crockpot recipe is creamy, flavorful, and packed with vegetables, perfect for a healthy lunch or side dish.

Ingredients

Vegetables

3 medium zucchini, chopped
3 medium yellow squash, chopped
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup diced tomatoes

Liquids & Fats

4 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp olive oil
½ cup plain Greek yogurt or heavy cream, optional

Herbs & Seasoning

1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried basil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Prepare ingredients: Wash and chop the zucchini and yellow squash into medium pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Add ingredients to the crockpot: Place the chopped zucchini, yellow squash, diced onion, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth into the crockpot.
Season the soup: Add dried thyme, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and olive oil to the crockpot. Stir everything together to combine well.
Cook the soup: Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or on HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the vegetables are very tender.
Blend the soup: Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth, or blend partially if you prefer a chunkier texture.
Add creaminess: Stir in the plain Greek yogurt or heavy cream if using, to add a creamy texture to the soup.
Finish with lemon and seasoning: Add the lemon juice and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top and serve the soup warm.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk or omit the creamy ingredient entirely.
Add fresh spinach during the last 15 minutes of cooking for an extra boost of greens.
This soup pairs well with crusty whole-grain bread or a fresh side salad for a complete meal.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours on LOW or 2 to 3 hours on HIGH
Category: Soup
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American