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My go-to Crockpot Parmesan White Bean Chicken Soup with Roasted Delicata Squash. For nights when you’re craving easy, warming, comfort food, but also want healthy! Slow cooked chicken with shallots, garlic, fresh herbs, parmesan cheese, white beans, and chicken broth all make for a tasty, creamy soup. Each bowl of steaming soup is served with pasta and herby parmesan roasted delicata squash…easy and SO DELICIOUS. You can make this in the crockpot, instant pot, or even on the stove. Either way, it’s going to be good. Great for just about any night of the week…and leftovers the next day, make for the best lunch!

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Our weather really took a turn today. Unlike the rest of the US, up here in the mountains, some of our leaves are already gone and the temps have turned bitter cold. Yesterday we went from sunny and 64 during the day, to snow and 20 at night. It’s supposed to snow all day today with a high of 30…and a low of 4. Whew, I am definitely NOT ready for that! As I type out this post, I’m sitting in front of my personal space heater with it blasting. Soo, it’s safe to say that it’s back to the usual over here…

Me, always being cold.

Point here? It’s chilly, and it’s soup weather. And that’s where this crockpot chicken soup comes in. It’s everything you’d want out of chicken soup, but with so much more going on. The truth is, sometimes I can find chicken soup to be a little boring. This is an updated version. It’s a little creamier, a touch cheesy, but still on the healthy side. Plus, it has the best topping of sweet parmesan roasted delicata squash.

I could not love this bowl of soup more. It warms your bones, and as cheesy as this will sound, it gives a warm and cozy feeling inside too.

Bonus? This soup is relatively healthy, as it’s filled with plenty of chicken and vegetables. But at the same time, it’s also super cozy.

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Making this delicious crockpot chicken soup is easy…

Are you ready for this? Add everything to your crockpot, slow cook all day…come home to a house that smells of hearty chicken soup.

PS. this is my favorite slow cooker, I’ve been using it for years and years.

Just before you’re ready to eat, switch the oven on, and roast the in-season delicata squash with herbs and parmesan cheese. Yes, this is an extra step, but you should do it.

And while the squash is roasting, boil some pasta. Any cut will do, but I really love a short-cut pasta like orzo. OR go the egg noodle route and use something like these delicious old school style egg noodles. Either one is great, but don’t skip the noodles. Every chicken soup NEEDS noodles.

And then? Finish with plenty of fresh parmesan cheese – delicious.

Serious Question: do you say crockpot or do you say slow cooker? I like crockpot best, but I go back and forth. Today it’s crockpot!

Delicata Squash on baking sheet before roasting

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So the flavors you ask?

Well, they are the classic chicken soup flavors, just amped up a little. The base of the soup is made with a good amount of shallots, garlic, rosemary, and thyme. The other KEY ingredient is the parmesan. I love incorporating parmesan rinds into my recipes because they add so much flavor to any sauce or soup. Simmering the rind in the soup allows it to slowly break down and infuse the soup with parmesan flavor.

Then there’s the basic chicken broth. But me being me, I also like to add in a splash of wine for even more flavor. Towards the end of cooking, white beans and kale are also added to the broth for another hearty layer. And that’s the soup. It’s simple, but yet so full of flavor.

Next comes the squash, which I know might seem like an unnecessary step, but please, please, hear me out. The roasted squash is a must. It’s herby, salty, and turns crunchy in the oven. It ends up kind of like a crispy, cheesy, herby, “fried” squash that sits atop your cheesy bowl of soup.

It’s GOOD.

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And then? Just add the pasta…oh, and maybe a side of beer bread…OK, and maybe a glass of wine too.

You guys know how I like to cook, go all in and leave nothing out. Especially this time of year when meals are meant to be relaxing, enjoyable, and most importantly, delicious. That’s this soup.

OH, and lastly, since I know not everyone owns a crockpot, I’ve also included stove-top and instant pot cooking directions. I really wanted to make sure everyone could make this soup!

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If you make this crockpot parmesan white bean chicken soup with roasted delicata squash, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

Crockpot Parmesan White Bean Chicken Soup with Roasted Delicata Squash

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 714 kcal

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Ingredients

Instructions

Crockpot

  • 1. In the bowl of your crockpot, combine the butter, chicken, shallots, garlic, celery, thyme, rosemary, broth, wine, parmesan rind, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Season the salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 4-5 hours. 
  • 3. Once done cooking, remove the chicken and shred. Stir 1/2 cup grated parmesan, the kale, white beans, and lemon juice, cover and cook another 10 minutes. Remove the parmesan rind. Stir back in the shredded chicken. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • 4. About 30 minutes before serving, make the squash. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. On a baking sheet, toss together the delicata squash, olive oil, 2 tablespoons thyme leaves, sage, 1/2 cup parmesan and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Transfer to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until the squash is tender.
  • 5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to packaged directions, until al dente. Drain.
  • 6. Divide the pasta among bowls and pour the soup over top. Top each bowl with roasted delicata squash and additional parmesan. Enjoy!

Instant Pot

  • 1. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper.
  • 2. Set the Instant Pot to sauté and add the butter. Once hot, add the chicken and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Stir in the shallots and garlic and cook another 3-5 minutes, until golden. Add the celery, thyme, rosemary, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Add the broth, wine parmesan rind, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Cover and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. 
  • 3. Remove the chicken and shred. Set the Instant Pot to sauté. Stir in the pasta, 1/2 cup parmesan, kale, white beans, and lemon juice, cooking another 8 minutes, until the pasta is al dente. Remove the parmesan rind. Stir back in the shredded chicken. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • 4. Finish as directed above for the crockpot.

Stove-Top

  • 1. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper. 
  • 2. Melt the butter in a large pot over high heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Reduce the heat to low, add the shallots and garlic and cook another 3-5 minutes, until golden. Add the celery, thyme, rosemary, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook another 5 minutes. Add the broth, wine, parmesan rind, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Simmer, partially covered, over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or up to 4-6 hours, covered over low heat. 
  • 3. Remove the chicken and shred. Stir in 1/2 cup grated parmesan, the kale, white beans, and lemon juice, cover and cook another 10 minutes. Remove the parmesan rind. Stir back in the shredded chicken. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • 4. Finish as directed above for the crockpot.
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  1. 5 stars
    Such a delicious recipe! The delicata squash is a must- it elevated this dish in such a beautiful way. We’re a small family, so when I made the meal only roasted half of the squash. Next day leftovers were just as delicious, roasting the second half of the squash and simply reheating the soup & orzo.

    1. Hi Jen! Yes, I use quick release. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan

    1. HI! Just add the orzo while sautéing with the lid off. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan

  2. Threw everything in the crock pot this morning and when I came home from work, my house smelled divine! The squash was a nice touch, glad I didn’t skip this step. Thanks for the recipe.

  3. 5 stars
    Made this tonight and it was a hit with the family! My 4yo AND 1yo old (who I had to keep spoon feeding this to!) loved it + hubby approved! Thanks for all you share– just got your 2nd cookbook in the mail today and so excited to try the recipes!

  4. Really enjoyed this hearty “chicken Noodle Soup” variation. I knew I would have to make it when I saw beans, kale, squash, pasta, and chicken all in the same bowl…..it had my name written all over it and it did not disappoint. I think the only change I may make the next time I make it (and there will be a next time!) is to add a bit of extra broth. My soup turned out a bit thicker than I would like…..it had lots of “stuff” in the bowl for very little broth (and I did cook/add pasta separately). Either way, enjoyed it immensely! Thank you.

  5. 5 stars
    My husband, after taking a bite of this soup: “It tastes like cheese.”

    Me: “YUP, THAT’S THE IDEA.”

    So good, will definitely make again!! Putting the rind in is a game changer – there really isn’t that much cheese in the soup but it has such a strong flavor! It tastes completely decadent in spite of being (in my opinion) very healthy! The only thing that didn’t quite work for me was the squash – I don’t think I cooked it long enough, but that’s easily remedied.

    PS I keep a google doc of my very favorite “must make again” recipes and realized I have FORTY half baked harvest recipes on that list. WOW.

  6. 5 stars
    I made the soup in my instapot but on slow cooker mode. It was so easy to throw together before work. I used spinach I had instead of kale and threw in a cup of cut pasta rig he into the pot to cook in the soup. The squash tasted like candy on top and was definitely worth the extra little step. Had such a hearty and earthy flavor.
    Thank you ! Carolyn

  7. This was so good! I cooked it in the crockpot, and the roasted squash is MUST. The creamy, sweet, crispy, herby-ness…I cant imagine the soup without it.

  8. 5 stars
    This was AMAZING!!!! So glad I took your suggestion and baked the squash w Parmesan and herbs. Love the instant pot option- quick and easy and delicious!! Thanks!!

  9. 5 stars
    My husband is not a “soup guy” and this blew his mind! Used Penzeys dried sage but followed instant pot recipe to the letter otherwise. Tasted so nuanced – like a dressed up chicken soup!

  10. 5 stars
    HI Tieghan,
    I absolutely loved this recipe spot on perfect!! Everything about it turned out great for me thank you for sharing. I need to buy myself an instant pot as it would make life easier in the kitchen. How often do you use it for your recipe?? I share your recipes with my chefs at work all the time. I am trying to convince our Executive Chef to incorporate your recipes into what we make for our clients. You take a good recipe and elevate it into something absolutely stunning with such ease well done!! I need some help with taking pictures on my phone. Do you have any suggestions on what is the best setting to use?? I can’t wait to buy your next cookbook. Is there any chance you’ll be coming to AZ for a book signing?? I absolutely love to cook for others and you inspire me greatly. Whenever I get new clients its your recipes I cook for them. Thank you for all your wonderful recipes you are simply amazing!! 🙂

    1. Hey Mike! For photographing on your phone, I recommend taking the photo through the phones camera app and then editing the photo through the Lightroom app. This is how I do it! I don’t use any settings, but I will say that natural light is always best whenever possible!

      Sadly no AZ signings in the works right now, BUT I have to tell you that this was the kindest comment to read!! Thank you SO MUCH! It really made my night! Please let me know if you have any other questions. And I am so glad you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan ??

  11. 5 stars
    This was terrific! Made it in the slow cooker and used boneless thighs. Upped the amount of veggies because that’s how I roll, and it was delicious. A friend brought leeks from her garden which we roasted with the squash–WOW.

  12. Love this recipe! I started this in the crockpot with frozen chicken (all I had) but it’s going to take too long this late in the day! You think if I switch it over to the instant pot it would be ok?

    1. Hey Jeanine! I am sure using the instant pot at this point will be just fine. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan ??