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Veggie Chicken Butternut Squash Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 4 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in large pot over medium; sauté onion, carrots, and celery 6-8 minutes until softened.
  2. Add garlic, thyme, and nutmeg; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add squash, broth, and water; boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20-25 minutes until squash is very tender.
  4. Puree smooth with immersion blender, or blend in batches until creamy.
  5. Stir in chicken and spinach; cook 3-5 minutes until chicken heats through and spinach wilts.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve hot with crusty bread.