Description

This chunky pumpkin chicken soup combines tender chicken, sweet pumpkin, and autumn vegetables for a hearty, nourishing meal perfect for busy fall evenings. It’s a wholesome, comforting soup that’s easy to prepare and fits clean-eating goals.

Ingredients

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2 cups pumpkin puree (fresh or canned)

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

2 medium carrots, diced

2 celery stalks, chopped

1 medium onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon dried sage

salt and pepper to taste

optional: 1/2 cup coconut milk or light cream

optional: 1 cup cooked egg noodles

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.

2. Stir in garlic, thyme, and sage and cook for one minute until fragrant.

3. Add pumpkin puree and chicken broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer.

4. If using fresh pumpkin cubes, simmer 15–20 minutes until tender; if using canned puree, simmer 10–12 minutes.

5. For a smoother texture, partially blend the soup with an immersion blender, leaving some chunks intact.

6. Stir in shredded chicken and simmer for another 10 minutes, adding more broth if needed.

7. Season with salt and pepper, adjust herbs to taste, and stir in coconut milk or cream if desired.

8. For a pumpkin noodle soup variation, add cooked egg noodles and heat until warmed through.

9. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh thyme, roasted seeds, or a drizzle of olive oil, and serve hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: soup
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 250
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 600
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 20
Fiber: 4
Protein: 20
Cholesterol: 55

Keywords: chunky pumpkin chicken soup, healthy hardy soups, pumpkin soups and stews, pumpkin noodle soup, fall soup vegetable, autumn soup, chicken soup