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Creamy Pumpkin Chicken Soup

Creamy Pumpkin Chicken Soup

A warm, nourishing embrace of creamy pumpkin chicken soup perfect for autumn.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Pumpkin puree Canned or fresh
  • 1 Onion Yellow or white
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 medium Carrots Finely chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery Finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Softened
  • 4 cups Chicken broth Gluten-free if needed
For Garnish
  • 1 cup Fresh parsley or cilantro Chopped

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Season the boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them at the bottom of the crockpot.
  2. Layer the diced onion and minced garlic evenly over the chicken, followed by chopped carrots and celery.
  3. Dollop the pumpkin puree over the layered vegetables.
  4. Pour the chicken broth over the pumpkin and vegetables.
  5. Sprinkle cumin, cinnamon, and nutmeg over the mixture and stir gently.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  7. Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the crockpot.
  8. Stir in heavy cream and cream cheese until creamy.
  9. Ladle warm soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or artisan crackers for a complete meal.

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