Pumpkin Chicken Soup
Servings 5 servings
This Pumpkin Chicken Soup is the easiest one-pot meal and it's ready in less than 30 minutes! The red curry paste adds maximum flavor with minimal effort while the pumpkin mellows it out. Perfect for a cozy night in! {Gluten-free & paleo}
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups no salt-added chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 2 cups pure pumpkin puree, can use fresh or canned
- 1 400mL can coconut milk (can use light or full-fat)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 3 cups shredded chicken (the equivalent of about three 4-ounce chicken breasts)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro, chopped
Optional garnishes (but highly recommended):
- Additional cilantro
- Lime juice
- Sliced avocado
- Baked crispy whole-wheat tortilla strips or pita chips*
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, add olive oil and cook red pepper, onion and garlic over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until vegetables are nearly tender.
- Add in the next five ingredients (through to paprika) and stir until smooth. Stir in the shredded chicken. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Just before serving, stir in cilantro. Serve with a squeeze of lime juice, additional cilantro, diced avocado and crispy baked tortilla or pita chips, if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the consistency: If the soup thickens as it sits, simply stir in a splash of broth or coconut milk to thin it out to your liking.
- Don’t skip the garnishes: While optional, they really elevate the flavor. Try stirring in fresh cilantro and lime juice, then topping each bowl with diced avocado and extra cilantro.
- Add something crunchy: This soup pairs perfectly with baked tortilla chips for dipping or scooping. Brush tortilla wedges with olive oil, season lightly, and bake at 375°F until golden and crisp.
- Great for meal prep: Double or triple the batch and freeze in individual portions for quick, easy meals later on.
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 23gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 373mgPotassium: 716mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 17176IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg
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