COLORFUL CHICKEN 'N' SQUASH SOUP

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When I turned 40, I decided to live a healthier lifestyle, which included cooking healthier for my family. I make this soup every week, and everyone loves it. It's nutritious, too. -Trina Bigham Fairhaven, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h55m

Yield 14 servings (5-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 broiler/fryer chicken (4 pounds), cut up
13 cups water
5 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 10 cups)
1 bunch kale, trimmed and chopped
6 medium carrots, chopped
2 large onions, chopped
3 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Place chicken and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until chicken is tender. , Remove chicken from broth. Strain broth and skim fat. Return broth to the pan; add the squash, kale, carrots and onions. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , When chicken is cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones and cut into bite-size pieces. Discard bones and skin. Add chicken and salt to soup; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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