Description
A cozy, creamy fall favorite, this Creamy Pumpkin Chicken Soup blends pumpkin puree, shredded chicken, and warm spices into a silky, comforting bowl perfect for chilly evenings and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, curry powder, ginger, and cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add pumpkin puree and chicken broth. Stir until smooth and bring to a simmer.
- Lower the heat and stir in shredded chicken, coconut milk, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more salt or a squeeze of lime juice if desired.
- Ladle into bowls, top with fresh cilantro, and serve with crusty bread or warm naan.
Notes
For a dairy version, swap coconut milk with heavy cream. Add spinach or sweet potatoes for extra nutrients. Perfect for meal prep—flavors deepen beautifully overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: pumpkin chicken soup, fall soup recipe, creamy pumpkin soup, cozy dinner, healthy comfort food