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Chicken Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
A hearty and flavorful soup combining tender chicken, sweet butternut squash, and aromatic spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
olive oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
vegetables
- 1 medium onion (chopped) (about 2 cups)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (chopped) (about 1 cup)
spices
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
garlic
- 4 cloves garlic (minced or pressed)
protein
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts)
vegetables
- 6 cups butternut squash (peeled and cubed) (about 2 pounds)
broth
- 5 cups Zoup! Good Really Good® Chicken Bone Broth
seasonings
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt (more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
acid
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
herbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped) (plus more for garnish)
garnish
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot, cook onion, pepper, and cumin until softened (~5-6 min).
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add chicken, squash, broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-25 min.
- Remove and shred the chicken, then blend 4-5 cups of soup until smooth. Return to pot with shredded chicken, season to taste.
- Bring to a boil again, stir in lemon juice and parsley, then serve garnished with parsley and pumpkin seeds if desired.
Notes
Feel free to adjust seasoning and garnish to taste.