Pumpkin Chicken Soup
A cozy and comforting pumpkin chicken soup perfect for autumn evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Chicken (boneless, skinless)
- 2 cups Pumpkin puree
- 1 Onion (yellow or white)
- 3 cloves Garlic (fresh)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Sage (fresh or dried)
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- Olive oil (for sautéing)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onions until translucent.
- Then, add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
- Next, add cubed chicken, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper, and sear for 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in the pumpkin puree, stirring to coat all ingredients.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and let bubble gently for 20 minutes.
- Finally, stir in heavy cream and sage, warming through without boiling.
- Optionally, blend for a silkier texture or leave it chunky.
Notes
Serve topped with a drizzle of cream and a sage leaf. Pair with crusty bread or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pumpkin soup, chicken soup, comfort food, autumn recipes, cozy dinner