cream of squash and cheese soup

prep time:   tbd
cook time:  tbd
servings:  8

ingredients:
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion - minced
2 cloves garlic - chopped
3 pound yellow squash - thinly sliced
4 cups zucchini - thinly sliced (optional)
4 cups chicken broth
1 can cream of chicken soup (can substitute mushroom)
4 cups evaporated milk
4 cups sharp cheddar cheese - shredded
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper to taste
chopped green onions (garnish)

steps:
1.  combine butter and oil in large pot.  add onion and garlic; saute until tender

2.  stir in squash, zucchini and chicken broth; cover and simmer for 15 -20 minutes or until squash and zucchini are tender

3.  spoon 1/3 of the mixture into a blender and process until smooth.  repeat with remaining squash mixture

4.  return mixture to pot.  stir in milk, cream of chicken soup, cheese, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper.  cook over low heat stirring constantly until cheese is melted and mixture is well-heated.

5.  garnish with chopped green onions.

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