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A close-up side view of creamy pumpkin chicken soup in a bowl, garnished with chopped herbs.
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Creamy Pumpkin Chicken Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A warm and comforting soup combining pumpkin, chicken, and spices for a delicious fall-inspired meal.

Ingredients

olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

onion, finely chopped

  • 1 piece onion, finely chopped

garlic, minced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

chicken breast, cubed

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cubed

ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

ground nutmeg

  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

salt and pepper to taste

  • to taste salt and pepper

chicken broth

  • 3 cups chicken broth

pumpkin puree

  • 15 oz pumpkin puree

coconut milk

  • 1 cup coconut milk

honey

  • 2 tablespoons honey

cayenne pepper (optional)

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)

fresh parsley or chives for garnish

  • for garnish parsley or chives

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  • Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  • Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Pour in broth and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add pumpkin, coconut milk, honey, and cayenne. Simmer 10-15 minutes until thickened.
  • Adjust seasoning, then serve garnished with parsley or chives.

Notes

For extra heat, add more cayenne pepper to taste.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pumpkin