Butternut Squash Soup with Chicken
A hearty and flavorful soup combining tender chicken, sweet butternut squash, and aromatic herbs for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup yellow onion (¼-inch dice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 fresh Italian sausage Italian sausage
- 3 cups butternut squash (cut into ½-inch cubes)
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 6 sprigs thyme
- 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt (more as needed)
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (more as needed)
- 4 cups unsalted chicken stock
- 15 ounces cannellini beans (canned)
- 4 cups kale (ribs removed, cut into ½-inch strips)
Instructions
- Simmer chicken in water until cooked, then shred and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté garlic and onions in olive oil until tender.
- Add sausage and cook until browned, then add butternut squash and cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken stock, add herbs, salt, and pepper, then simmer until squash is tender.
- Remove herbs, add beans, shredded chicken, and kale; cook until kale is bright green and tender.
Notes
Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.