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A cozy bowl of creamy chicken and pumpkin soup topped with herbs, a perfect fall soup vegetable meal.

Creamy Chicken & Pumpkin Soup


  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This slow cooker soup combines tender chicken with smooth pumpkin puree and autumn vegetables for a cozy, creamy meal. It is easy to prepare and perfect for chilly evenings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste

  • Instructions

    1. heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onion carrots and celery for 3 to 4 minutes

    2. transfer the vegetables to a crockpot and add chicken breasts chicken broth pumpkin puree thyme nutmeg salt and pepper

    3. cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is cooked through

    4. remove the chicken and shred it with two forks then return the shredded chicken to the crockpot

    5. use an immersion blender to blend part of the soup until smooth leaving some chunks for texture

    6. stir in the heavy cream and cook on low for an additional 10 to 15 minutes then adjust seasoning before serving

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 6 hours
    • Category: soup
    • Method: crockpot
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cup
    • Calories: 280
    • Sugar: 4
    • Sodium: 600
    • Fat: 14
    • Saturated Fat: 7
    • Unsaturated Fat: 5
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 16
    • Fiber: 3
    • Protein: 22
    • Cholesterol: 70

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