Hearty Chicken Pumpkin Soup
This comforting and flavorful pumpkin chicken soup is a delightful blend of tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, creamy pumpkin, and a touch of cheese for richness. It's a soul-warming dish perfect for cooler days, offering a balance of savory and creamy notes in every spoonful. Enjoy this satisfying soup as a nourishing meal on its own or paired with crusty bread for a complete dining experience.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 32 ounces reduced sodium chicken broth
- 15 ounce can pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Lawry’s garlic salt
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in large dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery and carrots, stirring and cooking for about 15 minutes, until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken, chicken broth, pumpkin, cream, salt, pepper, garlic salt and cilantro. Stir to combine. When hot, stir in cheese to melt. Taste and season accordingly with additional seasonings if desired.
Yield
8 Servings
Nutrition
- Calories: 232 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 12 g
- Protein Content: 8 g
- Fat Content: 18 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
- Cholesterol Content: 35 mg
- Sodium Content: 662 mg
- Fiber Content: 3 g
- Sugar Content: 4 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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