Simple Summer Squash Soup

7 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (1 pound) butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream, or to taste (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add butternut squash, cover, and steam until tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2
    Blend squash and water together in a blender until smooth. Add milk and Cheddar cheese; blend until smooth. Season soup with salt and pepper.
  3. 3
    Transfer soup to serving bowls and top each with sour cream and cilantro.

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