Simple Summer Squash Soup

Ingredients

• 1 (1 pound) butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 1/4 cup water
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons sour cream, or to taste (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste (optional)

Directions

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add butternut squash, cover, and steam until tender, about 15 minutes.

Blend squash and water together in a blender until smooth. Add milk and Cheddar cheese; blend until smooth. Season soup with salt and pepper.

Transfer soup to serving bowls and top each with sour cream and cilantro.