Quinoa, Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup
This hearty chicken and butternut squash soup combines tender chicken, nutty quinoa, sweet squash, and juicy tomatoes in a fragrant broth seasoned with oregano, thyme, garlic, and paprika. Quick and family-friendly, it makes a warming, satisfying meal for a weeknight dinner or a cozy day at home.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quinoa, Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, oregano, thyme, and paprika, and sauté until the onion begins to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Add chicken and boil until the meat is no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the chicken and let it cool.
- 2
Stir squash, tomatoes, and quinoa into the pot. Reduce the heat and simmer until the squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Shred the chicken into bite-size pieces, return it to the pot, and heat through, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- 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 411.03 kcal High 21%
- Protein 46.68 g Good Source 93%
- Carbohydrate 38.35 g 14%
- Total Fat 8.28 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 0.95 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 106.29 mg High 35%
- Sodium 695.77 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 5.59 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 2.8 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 113.73 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 4.27 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 616.59 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 467.47 mcg Good Source 52%
- Vitamin C 25.16 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Quinoa, Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 15 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 411.03 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 15 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 15 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 411.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quinoa, Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Quinoa, Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup healthy?
- Quinoa, Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 411.03 calories and 46.68 g of protein, or 93% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 695.77 mg (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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