Recipe: Squash Chowder

This sounded like a good recipe to me. I have never tried Squash chowder, but I might try this recipe soon. I hope this helps. :)

Squash-Potato Chowder
Source: Better Homes and Gardens
Makes 6 side-dish servings

1 tablespoon margarine or butter
2 cups cubed summer squash (such as zucchini, sunburst, pattypan, or crookneck)
1 cup sliced carrot
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 10-3/4-ounce can condensed cream of potato soup
2 cups milk
Fresh thyme sprigs or sliced green onion (optional)

In a large saucepan melt margarine or butter over medium-low heat. Add squash, carrot, onion, garlic, dried thyme, and pepper. Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.

Stir in condensed soup and milk. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Ladle into soup bowls. Garnish with thyme sprigs or sprinkle with green onion, if desired.