Late Summer 2023

August 2023

Dear Friend,

As the end of summer approaches, the riches in my garden are bountiful. Farm stands are filled with ripe and colorful produce - summer squash, tomatoes, basil and more.

I’m including a favorite recipe to enjoy the season’s best bounty.

Creamy Curry Summer Squash Soup

2 lbs. yellow squash coarsely chopped

I large yellow onion coarsely chopped

1 pint cherry tomatoes

4 cloves garlic minced

1 T olive oil

1 T curry powder

1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes

1 t sea salt

3 cups chicken broth

1/2 C coconut milk

1 T. Lime juice

1/4 chopped cilantro leaves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450.Toss the first 8 ingredients together in a large mixing bowel.

Spread veggies in a single layer and place on baking sheet.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, turning halfway.

Remove pan from oven. Blend the roasted veggies with chicken broth until pureed.

Heat the puree until heated through, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in coconut milk and heat thoroughly.

Squeeze in lime juice and add salt to taste.

Serve with cilantro leaves as garnish.

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I hope you have a nourishing end of summer enjoying nature’s gifts.

Margaret

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