Chicken and Squash Stew (a la Common Market)

ingredients

Olive Oil - 2 tsp Onion - 1 cup, diced 3 cup butternut squash pared and diced Carrot - 1 cup, diced Chicken Broth - 2 cups 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/4 tsp salt Black Pepper - 1/8 tsp (ground) Bay Leaf - 1 leaf 10 oz skinless boneless chicken breast cubed 2 tbl chopped fresh parsley

method

    Saute onions in oil, stirring frequently, until translucent, 4-5 minutes. Add squash and carrot and cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Stir in broth, thyme, salt, pepper and bay leaf; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 15 minutes. With slotted spoon, remove 1 cup of solids. Add 1/2 cup liquid from pan, and puree until smooth. Transfer puree back to saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; add chicken and simmer until just cooked through, 4-5 minutes. Remove bay leaf, stir in parsley and serve immediately.

notes

Butternut squash adds not just color, but also considerable nutritional value to this stew, so suited for a fall or winter’s evening. Serve over parsleyed brown rice.
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