Chicken & Butternut Squash Soup with Quinoa

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:12:30 GMT

Step 1

Steam the butternut squash until barely tender, about 10 minutes. Remove half of the squash pieces and set aside.

Step 2

Steam the remaining squash until very tender, an additional 4 to 6 minutes. Mash this squash with the back of a fork. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large saucepan set over medium-high heat, bring the chicken broth to a simmer.

Step 4

Add chicken thighs, cover, and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.

Step 5

Transfer the chicken thighs to a plate and allow to cool. Pour broth into a medium-sized bowl.

Step 6

Return the saucepan to the stovetop and lower heat to medium. Add olive oil.

Step 7

Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is starting to turn brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 8

Add the salt, minced garlic and oregano. Cook, stirring, for 1 additional minute.

Step 9

To the saucepan, add tomatoes, butternut squash pieces, mashed butternut squash. Stir to combine.

Step 10

Stir in reserved chicken broth and quinoa. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook until the quinoa turns translucent, about 15 minutes.

Step 11

Shred the chicken with your fingers or a fork.

Step 12

Stir the chicken, olives and pepper into the stew and simmer, uncovered, to heat, about 5 minutes.

Step 13

Stir in parsley and serve.

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