Dominican Squash Chicken Soup: EthNYC Eats

butternut squash

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: pumpkin

Zucchini is lower in calories and easier to find.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey offers lean protein while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water with seasonings is cost-effective.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced carrots and celery; cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add chicken pieces, thyme, bay leaves, and season with salt and black pepper; cook for 5 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.

Add diced butternut squash and simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes until tender.

Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro just before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with avocado.

Cooking Techniques

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