Simple Summer Squash Soup - cooking recipe

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)

Preparation

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.