1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
1 lb (450 g) yellow summer squash or zucchini, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup sour cream
pinch nutmeg
salt and freshly ground black pepper sour cream and chopped chives for garnish
1 Melt butter in a large saucepan, add squash and onion, and cook over medium-high heat until squash is tender. Add stock to mixture, bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes, or until squash falls apart.
2 Remove from heat and puree until smooth. Transfer mixture to a clean saucepan, mix in cream and nutmeg, and season to taste. Reheat, garnish and serve.
Serves 4
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