Butternut Squash and Chicken Soup: A Cozy, Comforting Delight
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A warm and hearty soup perfect for chilly days.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Add butternut squash, chicken, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until squash is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Pureé the soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream; warm through and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- For a thinner soup, add more chicken broth.
- Great served with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg