Chicken, Butternut Squash, and Quinoa Soup
Description
This quick, family-friendly butternut squash soup is made with quinoa, chicken, and tomatoes for hearty, delicious flavor.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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1 tablespoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon ground paprika
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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3 cups butternut squash, chopped
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1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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1 cup uncooked quinoa
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, oregano, thyme, and paprika and saute until onion begins to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Add chicken and boil until meat is no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove chicken to cool.
2
Stir squash, tomatoes, and quinoa into the pot. Reduce heat and let simmer until squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Shred chicken into bite-size pieces and return to the pot to heat through, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.