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Brothy Chicken & Summer Squash Soup

A cozy, light, and satisfying soup that's perfect for using up pantry ingredients while delivering rich flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups shredded or chopped cooked chicken Rotisserie chicken works great.
  • 4 cups chicken broth Use low-sodium if preferred.
  • 2 medium summer squashes (zucchini also works) Diced.
  • 1 large onion Chopped.
  • 2 medium carrots Chopped.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced.
Seasoning Ingredients
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice Add more if desired.
  • optional fresh herbs (parsley, etc.) For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, drizzle a bit of olive oil and heat on medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onions and diced carrots. Sauté until soft and slightly golden.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Cooking
  1. Add the diced summer squash into the pot and stir well.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a low boil.
  3. Stir in the shredded chicken and let it simmer gently for about 15 minutes, until the squash is tender.
  4. Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice to taste.
  5. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired before serving.

Notes

This soup tastes even better the next day! It's perfect for meal prep and can be frozen, although the squash may soften.