SUMMER SQUASH SOUP WITH FRESH SALSA, PANE BIANCO, & STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE COOKIES

*** DON'T FORGET SOUP DELIVERIES MOVED TO WEDNESDAYS ***

Happy Thursday :-)

I hope everyone enjoyed the Chicken Corn Chowder! You all ordered so much of it that making this batch was quite an undertaking. We shucked 100 ears of corn and peeled nearly 50 pounds of potatoes to make it happen.

You should have seen the looks on people’s faces at Kroger when I rolled up to checkout with all those potatoes and corn! 😄

Thank you for the incredible support ... we hope you enjoyed every bowl!

The menu for WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th features SUMMER SQUASH SOUP WITH FRESH SALSA, PANE BIANCO, & STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE COOKIES. This soup was a big hit last time it was on the menu, it's light, refreshing, and the tasty garnishes will make everyone in your family happy! And with warmer temperatures sticking around, I know everyone will enjoy a delicious soup that highlights summer produce & flavors.

The soup begins with sauteing onion and celery in olive oil with cumin, salt and pepper. Once softened, summer squash, zucchini, and diced sweet potato are added. Next, white wine and homemade chicken stock are incorporated.

Once the veggies are tender, a little bit of cream and cayenne pepper are stirred in. The soup is garnished with fresh salsa made with fresh tomatoes, red onion, fresh cilantro and lime juice. Homemade buttery croutons top off this delicious, summery soup.

The bread companion this week is PANE BIANCO. This delicious bread is filled with sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs. Not only is it a beautiful bread, it tastes fantastic served with this soup.

On the menu for dessert this week are Payton's new STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE COOKIES. They are soft, buttery, and bursting with sweet strawberries and fragrant vanilla bean for a nostalgic, summery bite. It’s creamy, fruity, and perfectly sweet. - Payton from Baked by Brown Butter