Butternut Squash Green Chile Chicken Soup: Easy and Cozy Delight
A delicious and comforting butternut squash green chile chicken soup that is perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can green chiles
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Stir in butternut squash and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add chicken, green chiles, broth, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until squash is tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth, then serve warm.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of heavy cream after blending.
- Adjust the spice level by using mild or hot green chiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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