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Butternut Squash Green Chile Chicken Soup

Warming butternut squash green chile chicken soup packed with protein, veggies and wonderful flavors. This cozy, fall-inspired green chile chicken soup comes together in one pot and is perfect for a cold night. Add an extra boost of protein or spice if you'd like!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 315 kcal
Course: Soup , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: South American , American

Ingredients

  • ½ tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large white onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced very small
  • ¼ cup diced cilantro
  • 1 (4 ounce) can of mild green chiles (or use 1/4 cup freshly roasted and seeded chopped hatch green chile)
  • 4-6 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 4 cups (32 ounces) organic low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 (15 ounce) can organic corn, drained (leave out if paleo)
  • 1 small lime, juiced
  • ½ teaspoon salt + more to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Place a large dutch oven or pot over medium high heat and add in oil. Once oil is hot, add in garlic, onion, green pepper and cilantro; cook for a few minutes until onion becomes translucent.
  2. Next immediately add in your green chiles, butternut squash, cumin and oregano. Saute for a few more minute to let the spices cook a bit, then add in chicken broth, chicken thighs, corn, salt and pepper and lime juice. 
  3. Bring soup to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink.
  4. Once chicken is cooked, remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a cutting board to shred with two forks. Add chicken back to pot, taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serves 4.

Notes

  • If you want to make this soup a little more hearty, I think 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rice, or pearl couscous would be delicious. Just add it when you add the chicken/corn/broth in.
  • Feel free to leave the corn out to keep this soup paleo.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving (based on 4) Calories 315cal (16%) Carbohydrates 39.5g (13%) Protein 26.9g (54%) Fat 7.5g (12%) Saturated Fat 1.7g (9%) Fiber 6.3g (25%) Sugar 4.8g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 315

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving (based on 4)
Calories 315cal 16%
Carbohydrates 39.5g 13%
Protein 26.9g 54%
Fat 7.5g 12%
Saturated Fat 1.7g 9%
Fiber 6.3g 25%
Sugar 4.8g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.