Healthy Ground Chicken Soup (Easy Protein-Packed Dinner)

Simple, Cozy, One-Pot Meal

There’s nothing better than a warm, cozy soup simmering on the stove after a long day. Especially when it’s a recipe that’s nourishing, high in protein, and incredibly easy to make. This Healthy Ground Chicken Soup checks every box: simple ingredients, one pot, and big comforting flavors that make you want to curl up with a bowl and relax.

It’s packed with lean protein from ground chicken, digestion-friendly fiber from hearty vegetables, and a creamy finish that makes it feel like a real treat, without being heavy. Potatoes and butternut squash bring natural sweetness, creamy texture, and tons of vitamins like vitamin C and potassium to support your immune system and keep you energized.

This is the kind of recipe you can make on repeat all fall and winter or meal prep for busy weeknights. You can easily customize it with the veggies you already have on hand, and the flavor only gets better as it sits!

So grab a big bowl, get cozy, and enjoy a hearty homemade soup that tastes like a hug… while still supporting your goals for healthy eating.

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Protein-packed ground chicken soup with vegetables and parsley.

Why You’ll Love This Healthy Ground Chicken Soup

• High in protein: Ground chicken makes this a filling and satisfying dinner

• Vitamin-rich: Potatoes and butternut squash add vitamin C and antioxidants

•Potassium-rich: Potatoes are an amazing source of potassium that we need to regulate our fluid balance

• Fiber-packed: This soup has lots of veggies for great digestion and fullness

• Easy and budget-friendly: You might already have the ingredients in your kitchen

• One-pot convenience: You will have less cleanup which is always a nice bonus!

Notes

• Heavy cream: For dairy-free soup, swap with coconut cream or milk

• Ground chicken: You can try other ground meat, for example ground turkey, lean pork, or beef work too

• Parsley: Even though fresh parsley will bring more flavor, dried works also

Healthy Ground Chicken Soup Recipe

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: ~50 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1.5 tbsp olive oil

• 1 lb ground chicken

• 1–2 tbsp flour (thickener)

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1–2 carrots, diced

• 5–6 small potatoes, diced

• 1 small butternut squash

• 1/3 cup of peas

• 1/3 cup of diced red bell pepper

• 1/3 cup of corn

• 3 cups chicken broth (or water)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• Onion powder

• Garlic powder

• Paprika

• Dried basil

• Parsley (fresh or dried)

• Chili flakes (optional)

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. First, preheat the oven to 400F.

2. Meanwhile, dice the potatoes and carrots.

3. Next, cut the butternut squash in half, remove the seeds, and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

4. Additionally, drizzle a little olive oil, salt, and pepper on top. Then cook the squash for about 25–30 minutes, or until soft.

5. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

6. Next, add the ground chicken and cook until browned. After that, sprinkle the flour over the chicken and stir so everything is coated.

7. Then crush the garlic and add it to the pot. Sauté for 2 minutes.

8. Afterwards, add the diced potatoes and carrots. Let them simmer for a few minutes, then pour in the chicken broth or water.

9. Bring the soup to a boil. After it boils, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.

10. Once the vegetables are soft, stir in the heavy cream and seasonings. Continue simmering for 10 more minutes.

11. Then, after the butternut squash is done and slightly cooled, peel off the skin and cut the squash into cubes. Finally, add it to the soup along with fresh parsley.

12. Serve warm with extra parsley and chili flakes.

For even more creaminess and flavor, add a small piece of butter on top before serving.