Description
A comforting fall soup blending pumpkin, chicken, mushrooms, and sweet corn, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cups fresh pumpkin, peeled and cubed
- 2 medium chicken breasts, diced or shredded
- 1½ cups mushrooms, sliced
- 1½ cups sweet corn (canned, frozen, or fresh)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup coconut milk (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh coriander or parsley, to garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3–4 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Toss in the cubed pumpkin, cumin, paprika, chili flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Let it cook for 5–6 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Mix in the diced or shredded chicken and mushroom slices, cooking for another 5 minutes until the chicken is lightly browned.
- Add the chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the sweet corn and coconut milk (if using), allowing it to gently simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- For a creamier texture, use an immersion blender to blend part of the soup, keeping some chunks for added heartiness.
- Finish by garnishing with fresh coriander or parsley. Serve hot alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad.
Notes
Consider pairing with artisan bread or grilled cheese. For enhanced flavor, sprinkle roasted pumpkin seeds on top.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: fall soup, pumpkin soup, chicken soup, comfort food, healthy soup