- Can I use roasted squash?
- Yes! Roasting beforehand gives caramelized flavor.
- Which meat?
- Breast is lean, thigh is juicier.
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Chicken
Squash sweetness and chicken nutrition meet. Not traditional soup, but fusion where thick orange cream hugs roasted chicken bites. Thyme connects sweet squash and savory meat.
Ingredients
1.5
lbs
Butternut Squash (cubed)
10
oz
Chicken Breast
1
count
Onion
2
cloves
Garlic
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
0.5
cup
Heavy Cream
3.5
cups
Vegetable Broth
1
tsp
Salt
0.5
tsp
White Pepper
1
tsp
Fresh Thyme
1
pinch
Nutmeg
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Equipment Needed
- Large pot
- Skillet
- Immersion blender
- Knife
Allergen Information
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Prep: peel and cube squash. Cube chicken. Chop onion.
Tip: Uniform squash cubes cook evenly.
2
✓
Sear chicken cubes in skillet with oil until golden. Season, set aside.
Tip: Don't crowd pan. Maillard reaction.
3
✓
In pot, sauté onion, add garlic and thyme.
Tip: Fat releases oils.
4
✓
Add squash, broth, salt, nutmeg.
Tip: Nutmeg highlights sweetness.
5
✓
Cook 20 mins until squash falls apart.
6
✓
Puree smooth. Add cream and chicken.
Tip: Add chicken juice too.
7
✓
Warm through 3-4 mins.
Tip: Just reheat chicken, don't overcook.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Butternut Squash (cubed)
- 10 oz Chicken Breast
- 1 count Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 0.5 cup Heavy Cream
- 3.5 cups Vegetable Broth
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp White Pepper
- 1 tsp Fresh Thyme
- 1 pinch Nutmeg