Cold weather has me craving soup. Like WOAH.

Really, I just want a large pot of warm, comforting food without a ton of effort. Soups may require a bit of cooking time, but you can usually walk away and catch up on the Real Housewives for a few minutes.

And, ok, there is a bit of chopping. Especially for me...I really like to pile the veggies in my soups!

Originally, I came up with the idea for this soup many years ago. I was trying to use a lot of leftover veggies, including some that had been in the freezer for a bit too long. So, I needed BIG flavor to cover the freezer burn taste. Luckily, I had some hickory smoke barbecue sauce in the fridge. Problem solved! The flavor was absolutely amazing!

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Ingredients in BBQ Chicken Soup

• Olive Oil
• Chicken
• Celery
• Carrots
• Butternut Squash
• Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
• Barbecue Sauce

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What can I add to my chicken soup to give it flavor?

Try some barbecue sauce! You will not be disappointed. Herbs and spices also give soup a lot of flavor.

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Can you put raw chicken in soup to cook?

Yes, according to the experts, it is safe to cook chicken in the soup. Less time and dishes! Though, I usually prefer to cook the chicken separately. It's mostly a personal preference, but will result in more flavor.

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