Ingredients

  • 4 large zucchini or summer squash or 2 chayotes
  • 2 T unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 4 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 t salt, plus more to taste
  • 3 1/2 c low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 4 oz fresh spinach, stemmed, roughly chopped
  • 1-2 poblano chies, roasted, peeled, and seeded
  • 6 sprigs cilantro, stems and leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 to 1 small jalapeno pepper, stem and seeds
  • removed, cut into quarters (optional)
  • 1 c whole milk
  • 1/4 t grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 c sour cream

Method

  • Trim blossom ends of squash and cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • Melt butter in a 3-4 quart pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, bay leaves and salt. Cook, stirring, 1 minute, then add the squash. Cook 5 more minutes, stirring occassionally. Add the broth, increase heat to high, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the squash is very sort, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the spinach, poblano chiles, cilantro, and jalapeno, and cook 8 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Return the soup to the pt ad reduce heat to low. Add the ilk and nutmeg and check seasonings; add more salt if needed. Cook 10 more minutes, to let the flavors combine. Stir in the sour cream just before serving. Serve hot.