Time to Prepare: 1 Hour
Introduction
Welcome to the delicious world of Roasted Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Butternut Squash Soup with Cream Cheese and Toasted Bread Bites. This fragrant and filling one-pot meal is sure to become your go-to comfort food.
Why Make This Recipe
This is a nutritious recipe that combines proteins, fibre, and healthy fats in a flavorful medley. It is also a wholesome solution for leftover chicken. The aroma of fresh herbs combined with roasted chicken and creamy cheese is irresistibly tantalizing.
How to Make Roasted Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Butternut Squash Soup with Cream Cheese and Toasted Bread Bites
Ingredients :
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 medium onion, chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded
– 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
– 1 small butternut squash, peeled and diced
– 4 cups chicken broth
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 4 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 small baguette, sliced into bites
– 2 tablespoons butter, melted
– Chopped fresh parsley (for garnishing)
Directions :
– Start by heating the olive oil.
– Saute the onion, garlic until they turn golden brown.
– Add the shredded chicken, diced sweet potatoes, and butternut squash to the mix.
– Pour in the chicken broth.
– Add the taste makers – thyme, salt, and pepper.
– Let it simmer until the vegetables are well cooked.
– Add cream cheese and stir until it melts and blends well with the soup.
– In the meanwhile, preheat oven and toast the baguette bites brushed with melted butter, until they turn golden brown.
– Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley and accompanied by the crispy bread bites.
How to Serve Roasted Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Butternut Squash Soup with Cream Cheese and Toasted Bread Bites
Serve this soup hot in a large bowl, garnished with chopped parsley. The toasted bread bites can be served along the side or can be added to the soup just before serving to add a delicious crunch.
How to Store Roasted Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Butternut Squash Soup with Cream Cheese and Toasted Bread Bites
Store the soup and bread bites separately in air-tight containers inside the refrigerator. It lasts for 3-4 days. Reheat the soup in a microwave or stovetop before serving and toast bread bites if needed.
Tips to Make Roasted Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Butternut Squash Soup with Cream Cheese and Toasted Bread Bites
– For more intense flavor, try roasting the sweet potatoes and butternut squash before adding to the soup.
– You can adjust the consistency of the soup according to your preference. Add more chicken broth or water to make it thinner or blend more veggies to keep it thick.
Variation
You can make a vegetarian version by using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and skipping the chicken.
FAQs
1. Can I use any other meat instead of chicken?
Yes, you can use turkey or duck in this recipe.
2. Can I use frozen butternut squash?
Yes, frozen butternut squash works fine in this recipe.
3. What can be used as a substitute for cream cheese?
You can use Greek yogurt, cottage cheese or sour cream as a substitute for cream cheese.