Best 6 Creamy Chicken And Butternut Squash Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the velvety embrace of our creamy chicken and butternut squash soup, a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul on a chilly day or refresh your palate any time of year. This delectable soup is a harmonious blend of tender chicken, roasted butternut squash, and a medley of aromatic spices, simmered in a creamy broth until each ingredient surrenders its essence, resulting in a smooth and luscious masterpiece. Alongside this star recipe, you'll also discover variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences and allergies. Dive into the creamy vegan version, where plant-based milk and dairy-free substitutes orchestrate a symphony of flavors that rival the original. For those seeking a gluten-free alternative, we've crafted a recipe that replaces traditional flour with wholesome alternatives, ensuring that every spoonful is a symphony of delight. Whichever variation you choose, prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY CHICKEN AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



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This will become your go-to soup this fall. It's delicious! The seasoning blend adds a great savory flavor. But it's a bit sweet from the butternut squash. We added kale to our soup and liked the fresh taste and crunchy texture. Spinach would be fantastic too.

Provided by cindy sandberg

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 qt chicken broth
1/2-1 lb chicken, cut in bite-sized pieces
2 c cubed butternut squash
1 c sliced celery
1/2 c chopped sweet peppers (red, green, yellow, or combo)
1/2 tsp roasted chicken seasoning blend (or 1/4 tsp each garlic powder and onion powder and a pinch of sage)
salt and pepper, to taste
1 c chopped spinach, kale or other green (optional - I tend to add greens to a lot of my soups, but it's just as good if you leave it out!)
2 tsp butter
2 Tbsp cream or half and half

Steps:

  • 1. Combine broth, chicken, squash, celery, pepper, seasoning blend, and salt and pepper in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 30-45 minutes until chicken and veggies are desired tenderness.
  • 2. Stir in greens, if using, and cook until just wilted down, a minute or two more. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. Stir in butter and cream.
  • 3. *This is not a thick cream soup. If you prefer it thicker, you would have to add some flour or cornstarch dissolved in a little cold water at the end when you add the cream. *This recipe also works well in the Crock Pot if you want a fix-it-and-forget-it meal, and in the pressure cooker if you need it in a hurry!

CREAMY CHICKEN & BUTTERNUT SQUASH HOT DISH



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Cream of chicken soup bring this dish together fast and saves the extra step of making a sauce for this dish. Use the remaining chicken poaching liquid just like you would stock in any of your favorite dishes. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month until ready to use.

Provided by campbells

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 whole chicken thighs and drumsticks
4 cups Swanson Chicken Broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced into rounds and washed well (4 cups)
1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks, (1 1/2 pounds, or 4 cups)
1 head of fennel, (12 ounces), trimmed and diced (2 cups)
1 small celery rib, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, plus more for sprinkling
1 can (10.5 ounce) Campbell's Cream of Chicken Soup
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
one 32-ounce bag frozen tater tots
Hot sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, cover the chicken thighs and drumsticks with the stock and bring to a boil over medium-high. Reduce to medium and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, remove chicken to a plate and let cool slightly. Reserve the poaching liquid. Discard skin and bones and shred chicken meat.
  • Preheat the oven to 425. In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high. Add leeks, butternut squash, celery, and fennel, and cook over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir picked chicken, Cream of Chicken soup, 1 cup of the reserved poaching liquid (save remaining stock for another use), peas, and parsley into the cooked vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Scrape chicken mixtures into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Spread the tots over chicken mixture. Bake until bubbling and tots are golden, about 45 minutes. Serve with hot sauce.

ROASTED CHICKEN AND BUTTERNUT SOUP



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Bright butternut squash gives beta-carotene, vitamin C, and fiber to this satisfying homemade soup. Serve it for dinner or-if you can't wait-lunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 medium butternut squash (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and diced medium
1 small yellow onion, diced medium
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Fresh cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet, toss together chicken, squash, onion, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer and roast until squash and chicken are cooked through, about 30 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a plate and let cool. Transfer squash and onions to a medium pot and add broth, cumin, and coriander. Bring to a simmer over medium-high. With a potato masher or back of a wooden spoon, mash some vegetables until soup is thick and chunky. Discard skin and bones from chicken; cut meat into small pieces and add to soup. Stir in lemon juice; season to taste with salt and pepper. To serve, top with fresh cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 19 g

ROASTED CHICKEN AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



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Make and share this Roasted Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into medium dice
1 medium yellow onion, cut into medium dice
4 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1 -2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F Place squash, onion, and chicken on a baking sheet in a single even layer. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, and pepper. Toss to coat and roast until the chicken is cooked through and squash is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a plate. When cool enough to handle, remove and discard skin, and tear chicken into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, place cooked squash and onion in a soup pot with chicken broth. Add the cumin and coriander and bring to a simmer. With a potato masher or wooden spoon, mash up the soup, leaving some chunks of squash. Stir in lemon juice. Return chicken to soup and simmer until heated through. Adjust salt, pepper and lemon if needed. Serve with cilantro for garnish.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH, CHICKEN, AND QUINOA SOUP



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This tasty, healthy, and filling soup is the perfect comfort food. Serve with crusty rolls or bread.

Provided by Debbie Wind Bailey

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ pounds whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ pounds butternut squash, quartered and seeded
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, crushed
3 ½ cups chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes
⅔ cup quinoa
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and ground black pepper. Wrap in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet.
  • Place butternut squash pieces cut-side down in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add about 1/2-inch water to the dish and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake chicken and squash in the preheated oven until butternut squash is tender and chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Scoop cooked squash flesh into a large pot. Pour in chicken broth and mash together until smooth using an immersion blender or potato masher.
  • Cube cooked chicken and add to the pot. Stir in onion, garlic, canned tomatoes, quinoa, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring soup to a gentle boil; reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is tender and flavors are well-blended, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 50.6 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 703.4 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



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I used to live in Australia, where this soup is served often. I had to have the recipe, and now it's one of my family's favorites. -Tiffany Pope, Draper, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
3 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
1-1/2 cups water
1-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/4 cup evaporated milk

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add squash and potato; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the water, bouillon, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Cool slightly. In a blender, cover and process soup until smooth. Return to the pan; stir in milk and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 1008mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Use ripe butternut squash: A ripe butternut squash will have a deep orange color and feel heavy for its size. Avoid squash that has soft spots or blemishes.
  • Roast the butternut squash before adding it to the soup: Roasting the butternut squash brings out its natural sweetness and flavor. You can roast the squash in a 400°F oven for about 30 minutes, or until it is tender and slightly caramelized.
  • Use a good quality chicken broth: The chicken broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Look for a broth that is made with real chicken meat and doesn't contain any added MSG or preservatives.
  • Don't overcook the soup: The soup should be simmered for just long enough to heat it through and allow the flavors to meld. Overcooking the soup can make it tough and bland.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for creamy chicken and butternut squash soup include croutons, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped bacon, and chopped fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

Creamy chicken and butternut squash soup is a delicious and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy texture, sweet butternut squash flavor, and savory chicken broth, this soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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