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Creamy Pumpkin Chicken Soup

Creamy Pumpkin Chicken Soup That Warms Your Soul

This Creamy Pumpkin Chicken Soup is a comforting and gluten-free dish perfect for chilly evenings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or thighs for richer taste
  • 1 can Pumpkin Puree canned or homemade
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth low-sodium preferred
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 medium Carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks Celery chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg optional
  • to taste Salt and Pepper for seasoning
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese or cashew cream as substitute
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley or Cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place them at the bottom of the crockpot, ensuring they are spread out evenly.
  2. Chop the onion, mince the garlic, slice the carrots, and chop the celery. Carefully add these vibrant vegetables on top of the chicken in the crockpot.
  3. Spoon the pumpkin puree over the layered veggies, making sure to cover them for maximum flavor integration.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, taking care to cover all ingredients well.
  5. Sprinkle the ground cumin, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper over the mixture. Stir gently.
  6. Cover the crockpot with its lid, setting it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  7. Once the cooking time is up, carefully remove the chicken from the crockpot using tongs and shred it into bite-sized pieces.
  8. Stir in the heavy cream and cream cheese, blending well until smooth.
  9. Before serving, taste your soup and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  10. Ladle the warm soup into bowls, garnishing with fresh parsley or cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This soup can be made gluten-free and is perfect for cold evenings.

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