Quinoa, Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup
Quinoa, Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup blends tender chicken with sweet, earthy squash and nutty quinoa in a tomato-rich broth scented with oregano, thyme, and paprika. Each spoonful is cozy and well-balanced, making it ideal for a nourishing weeknight dinner or a warming weekend lunch.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add onion, garlic, oregano, thyme, and paprika, and cook, stirring, until the onion starts to brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 3
Pour in chicken broth, salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil.
- 4
Add chicken and boil until the meat is no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 5
Remove the chicken and let it cool.
- 6
Stir squash, tomatoes, and quinoa into the pot.
- 7
Reduce the heat and simmer until the squash is tender, about 15 minutes.
- 8
Shred the chicken into bite-size pieces and return it to the pot to heat through, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 9
Season with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Calories 422.89 kcal High
- Protein 46.65 g Good Source
- Carbs 40.94 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.23 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.94 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 106.3 mg High
- Sodium 799.03 mg High
- Fiber 6.08 g Good Source
- Sugar 5.56 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.05 g Low Source
- Calcium 110.86 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.14 mg Good Source
- Potassium 552.31 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 534.8 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 24.43 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Quinoa, Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butternut Squash, Chicken Breast, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 422.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quinoa, Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Quinoa, Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butternut Squash, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Quinoa, Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Quinoa, Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 422.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quinoa, Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 9 steps.
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