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Chicken Soup With Butternut Squash
A hearty and comforting chicken soup featuring sweet butternut squash and fresh herbs, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Main
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 0.5 cup celery
- 2 to 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 to 3 cups butternut squash (peeled and cubed)
- 0.25 teaspoon fine salt (add more as needed)
- pinch black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme (or 2 fresh sprigs)
- 1.5 pounds chicken thighs, leg quarters or breasts (skin on or off)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley or cilantro (chopped, plus more for garnish)
- optional pumpkin seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot, cook onion and celery until softened (~5 min).
- Add garlic, squash, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and thyme; sauté until fragrant (~2 min).
- Add chicken broth and chicken; bring to boil, then simmer 20-25 min until cooked.
- Remove chicken, shred or chop, then return to soup. Stir in herbs and serve.
Notes
Feel free to garnish with pumpkin seeds for added crunch.