Pumpkin Chicken Soup
A creamy and comforting pumpkin chicken soup, perfect for chilly evenings, packed with nutrition and warmth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until translucent.
- Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cover to cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree and chicken broth, then bring to a simmer.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot, and stir in the heavy cream and fresh sage, simmer for 5 more minutes.
Notes
Adjust seasoning as needed. Add greens like kale or spinach for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: pumpkin soup, chicken soup, comfort food, fall recipes, healthy soup