Ingredients for - Simple Summer Squash Soup

1. Butternut squash, peeled and cubed 1 (1 pound)
2. Water ¼ cup
3. Whole milk ¾ cup
4. Shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste ½ cup
5. Salt and ground black pepper to taste ½ cup
6. Sour cream, or to taste (Optional) 2 tablespoons
7. Chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste (Optional) 2 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Simple Summer Squash Soup

1 . Stage

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 . Stage

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 . Stage

Transfer soup to serving bowls and top each with sour cream and cilantro.