The Ultimate Pumpkin Chicken Soup Comfort Recipe
A comforting and velvety Pumpkin Chicken Soup, perfect for chilly autumn nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering, Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free, Dairy-free options available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Pumpkin (fresh or canned)
- 2 cups Chicken (cooked, shredded)
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 Carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks Celery, chopped
- 4 cups Vegetable or Chicken Stock
- 1 cup Coconut Milk
- Spices (Salt, Pepper, Thyme, Nutmeg)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or Butter
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping onion, carrots, and celery into small pieces.
- Sauté the vegetables in a large pot with olive oil or butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate the pumpkin and stock, stirring well and bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and nutmeg, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth or leave it chunky, based on your preference.
- Add the shredded chicken and coconut milk, simmering for another 5 minutes.
- Serve in bowls and garnish with fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper. For a vegan version, substitute chicken with chickpeas and use almond milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: pumpkin soup, chicken soup, comfort food, autumn recipes, hearty soup