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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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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SO tasty and such a crowd pleaser! I added some parmesan crostini on the side. I served this to my 10 closest friends and almost everybody asked for the recipe.
Aw that is so amazing to hear! Thank you for trying this one, Katherine! xTieghan
This has become my new favourite soup! Thank you for your delicious recipes! They have inspired me through this pandemic…
Thank you, Kim! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
I made the Instant Pot version, and the orzo soaked up all the broth, so it was really just more of a pasta instead of a soup. I added 2 more cups of broth after cooking and it was still not enough! Also, I think that adding the grated Parmesan to the pot while cooking is a waste in the Instant Pot, as all mine did was stick to the bottom! I think it would do better as a garnish on top of each bowl. My “soup” was somewhat bland, but I think that was because I couldn’t find any Parmesan with the rind still attached at the store, so it was lacking that infusion. Will definitely try again, but perhaps will cook the orzo separately and try to find that rind!
Hi! I am so glad you enjoyed this one! Please let me know if there are any questions I could help you with! xTieghan
This was delicious! However, I made the instant pot version and the orzo soaked up all the broth- I had to double the amount of chicken broth after it was done cooking, and it was still more of a risotto afterward (which was still super yummy).
I’d recommend boiling the pasta separately, or else using a lot less pasta in the Instant Pot!
Thank you so much Rose!! xTieghan
Quick question! Even if the slow cooker time is up (6 hrs on low), can you leave it in there on low and then move forward with the squash and pasta or would it be best to start the squash and pasta at the same time and while the slow cooker allotted 6 hours is still going? Wasn’t sure if after 6 hours was up if I could keep it on low or just keep it to warm at that point while I start the squash and pasta?
Hi Rachel, I am sorry, I am not sure what you are asking exactly? You can leave the soup in the slow cooker longer than 6 hours. Is that what you are asking?
I’m planning on making this tonight and I’m so excited! I read through the comments, so I hope I’m not asking a duplicate question. For the additional 2 tablespoons of thyme, is that dried or fresh? My other question is that I’m not a fan of celery do you think chopped carrot would be a good substitute? Thank you and I adore your lovely recipes!
HI I like to use fresh thyme. Chopped carrots will be delicious! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you and Happy New Year! xTieghan
Very good – the squash made the dish – without it. it would have been just another soup. There was something about the seasoning that didn’t make me LOVE it, but I’m not sure what it was – maybe it was the chicken stock brand I used, or the wine…
Hmmm I wonder! I am glad you liked this still, Suzanne! Thank you! xTieghan
I made this and it was wonderful! Great work week recipe – I put everything in the crock pot around 8:30 on low, my sister was home and switched it to warm around 2:00. Then I came home, shredded the chicken, added greens and lemon juice and made the squash. It was the perfect amount of involvement for a weeknight. A few alts to the recipe – I added cauliflower (because I had some I needed to use), I didn’t add the white beans (bc they didn’t have them at the store) and I used acorn squash instead of delicata (again, no delicata at the store). Excited to freeze left over and eat for lunch next week. Super easy, yummy, cozy, will definitely make again!
Hi Kristin! I am so glad this turned out so well for you all! Thank you for trying it! Also, love that you were both involved in the making! xTieghan
This soup was INCREDIBLE !
Thank you Kate! xTieghan
Oops, I meant to specify that I used my Instapot 🙂
Agreed, the delicata squash is EVERYTHING. Such a wonderful recipe, the herbs and lemon keep it light while the beans, chicken, orzo and kale make it hearty. I used chicken bone broth bc it’s what I had on hand, and it added to the heartiness. The crunchy, cheesy squash made the perfect topping. My only tip would be to cook the pasta separate, as instructed in the other cooking methods, or your leftovers will end up more like a pasta than a soup. Thanks Tieghan for another delicious addition to my repertoire!
Thank you so much for trying this Malia! I am so glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Looks delicious, I can’t wait to try in my Instant Pot! I have all the ingredients, but the chicken breasts I have are thin-sliced. Will these be okay, and should I adjust the cooking time?
Hey Sam! I think you should be just fine. I would leave the cooking time as is. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! xTieghan
Made this in my slow cooker last week and it did NOT disappoint! Flavors were so good and with all the greens, it felt pretty healthy. I used 3 cans of beans instead of pasta and it was good and hearty. Enough for dinner the first night for my husband and I and four large lunch portions for the week. Had to use an acorn squash since that’s all my grocery had, and spent a little extra time peeling the tough rinds after roasting, but the squash bits with Parmesan really put this soup over the edge and it was so delicious. Have an Instant Pot on my wish list so I can start making some of your recipes after work as well, I want to try them all ?
That is so amazing Sara! Thank you so much for trying this recipe, I am so glad it turned out so well! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan! This looks so yummy- I am going to make it tonight! Quick question, do you think I could substitute wild rice to make it gluten free? Would you cook the rice separate or in the crock pot? Thank you!!
Hey Hannah! Wild rice will be so delicious! I would cook it in the crockpot with and addition 1 cup water. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Important Note, when the recipe says to add the sage in step 1, it is referring only to the sprigs. The remainder is for the squash. Don’t make the same mistake I did.
Thank you AmyBeth! xTieghan