Creamy Chicken Butternut Squash Soup
Creamy Chicken Butternut Squash Soup is the ultimate comfort dish, merging tender chicken and sweet butternut squash into a velvety delight. This vibrant soup wraps you in warmth and flavor, making it perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. With its rich aroma and creamy texture, you’ll find everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 cups cubed)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add diced chicken breasts; season with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink, about 7 minutes.
- Stir in cubed butternut squash and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook until squash is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Blend the mixture using an immersion blender until smooth or leave some texture if desired.
- Stir in coconut milk and let simmer for another 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg