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I make this soup every week, and everyone loves it. It\u2019s nutritious, too.\r\n\u2014Trina Bigham\r\nFairhaven, Massachusetts\r\n","recipeIngredient":["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"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Place chicken and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until chicken is tender."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"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."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"When chicken is cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones and cut into bite-sized pieces. Discard bones and skin. 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It will now be a regular soup in my menu planning.  So yummy!  Since we enjoy herbs and seasonings, I added a bay leaf, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and basil.  Great flavor and so nutritious.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveLamp"},"reviewBody":"This soup is delicious but the broth needed more flavour and I knew that from reading the reviews and recipe.  I added chopped carrots, celery, onions and a bay leaf to the chicken and simmered it for about 2 hours.  I then strained the broth to get all of the cooked vegetables and chicken out of it.  I discarded the vegetables and removed the meat from the chicken to put aside for later and then discarded the bones and unusable chicken parts.  Then I continued on with the recipe as it goes and added 1 tsp. thyme, 1 clove minced garlic and a bay leaf and cooked until the vegetables were tender.  Then I added the chicken and spinach and let it cook for about 5 more minutes.  It was delicious.  I would have given a 5 star but the broth really lacked in flavour as listed on the recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedDice"},"reviewBody":"Instead of adding the kale with the other vegetables, I chop it coursely and put some in the bottom of each bowl and pour the hot soup over the top,  The kale is just lightly cooked and the taste doesn't overpower the rest of the vegetables.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-09-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedCactus"},"reviewBody":"I've made this soup a couple of times.  It has become one of my favorites.  I love how versatile it is also, you can use chard or spinach, you can even add white beans and you can switch from butternut squash to pumpkin or even sweet potatoes.  Also instead of water, I use chicken broth.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueTooth"},"reviewBody":"We buy a package of 3 chicken breasts w\/bone. We boil all three w\/bone in for flavor -  de-bone two to use in the soup, and the third one we de-bone & shred, then put in a freezer bag for use in other recipes. (1 breast is about 1 cup of meat.)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCone"},"reviewBody":"Great but used modifications: Cooked chicken thighs with onion & garlic in pan keeping drippings. Used chicken stock to replace water, added bay leaf & 1 tsp of thyme. Placed in slow cooker on low over night then added spinach just before serving.This was great with the modifications.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenButton"},"reviewBody":"This was pretty good. The only changes I made was; I substitute onions with green onions, fresh garlic,  2 chicken breast, cut the cooking time for the chicken to 45 minutes, and added 2-3 Tbsp of soy sauce for tasting. The next time I'm going to make this with fresh spinach instead of kale. The kale was over-powering and it didn't match to the soup. If I made this with spinach, I would rate this 10 stars.And yes, I did de-bone the meat and shred it and I kept 2-3 bones in the soup for the flavor.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-03-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueClover"},"reviewBody":"I have made this recipe several times, but it definitely needs some spicing up. Last night, instead of chicken,t I used andouille sausage and added some fresh ground black pepper, and that did the trick. My husband raved about it and said that I could make it any time! A little less healthy, but a lot more flavor!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedWeights"},"reviewBody":"I was quite disappointed in this recipe.  It was an \"okay\" soup, but nothing great or special, and definitely not worth the work that went into it.  I really don't understand why it was awarded the grand prize in the Feb\/March 2007 issue.  I think there are much better soups than this.  It probably won because of the \"health\" factor.  I started making this around 2:00, and we were eating dinner by 4:30... just to let others know how long it took.  I did have all the vegetables (except the kale) chopped and ready earlier this morning.  This soup was good enough to try one time, but I won't be making this one again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleCloud"},"reviewBody":"first great to see a receipe from my area New Bedford, 2nd you lost me at squash.  Not a fan what can I substitute it with?  Some potatoes?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-04-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBox"},"reviewBody":"First, I halved this recipe, because the original amount is too much for four people.Allow yourself LOTS of time to prepare this--it took so long to prepare the chicken and chop all the vegetables, I was beginning to think we would be eating this soup while wearing our pajamas!I recommend adding whatever seasoning you prefer to \"spice up\" the soup, as it is very \"basic\". If I were to make this recipe again, I would use some \"short cuts\"--frozen squash, boxed broth, even a rotisserie chicken from the market.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueChefHat"},"reviewBody":"qwm: boiling the chicken with the bones will give the soup more flavor than if just boiling the meat alone. The bones are what makes the stock in any soup or stew.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-09-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveQuill"},"reviewBody":"Nothing fancy and lots of work, but healthy and nourishing.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-10-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCorn"},"reviewBody":"Yes, Yes and Yes. A great recipe for the entire family and for winter football gatherings at home.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-02-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBoomerang"},"reviewBody":"This is my favorite soup.  It's very healthy, filling and I lose weight.  I buy the all-natural whole broiler and trim off the extra fat.  I add Better Than Bouillon chicken base to the stock.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveCorn"},"reviewBody":"Would there be any reason why you couldn't de-bone the chicken before cooking it?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-09-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCoathanger"},"reviewBody":"So good, tasty and healthy.  Only problem: preparation time involves lots of chopping!!  Only make it with helpers.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangePin"},"reviewBody":"This soup has zero flavor.  Don't waste your time.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenUmbrella"},"reviewBody":"I made this using boneless skinless chicken breast and low sodium chicken broth.  I also cut the recipe in half.  Have to say it turned out to be very delicious.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-06-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanTeepee"},"reviewBody":"I have made this recipe so many times and, of all the recipes I repeat this one is my favorite. My husband loves it and so do the friends I have shared it with. This recipe definitely deserves a 5-star rating. It is colorful in looks as well as flavor.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeApple"},"reviewBody":"I loved this soup,but I did add some spices. Garlic powder, thyme,oregano. The squash did get a little mushy when heated up again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldWheel"},"reviewBody":"I didn't find anything spectacular about this soup.  I did like the fact that it is healthy, but I probably won't make it again.  It just seemed kind of bland and lacking.  The butternut squash gave it a sweet type of flavor, which is something I'm not used to in a soup.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveButton"},"reviewBody":"One of my most favorite soup recipes of all time.  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