Busy Day Chicken Pumpkin Soup Recipe

This super quick recipe for chicken pumpkin soup is made easy with chicken broth and canned pumpkin puree. Perfect for any time you need a 15 minute meal or easy dinner idea!

If you’re looking for a simple budget meal you can just keep on hand in the pantry, this is one to add to your list of cheap meals for a family.

You use chicken broth as the base for this light tasting soup, and add canned pumpkin puree. There’s also cream and a few fall seasonings. Pair it with crusty bread, cornbread, or cheesy croutons and you have a yummy soup for any busy weeknight dinner.

You can also keep some cooked, finely chopped chicken in your freezer and add it on top at the end.

If you have more than 15 minutes to get dinner on the table, then you’ll want to be sure to check out my peanut butter soup recipe and my carrot and lentil soup recipe. So delish!

Chicken Pumpkin Soup Recipe For A Busy Day

Yield: 6

Busy Day Chicken Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

This super quick recipe for chicken pumpkin soup is made easy with chicken broth and canned pumpkin puree.

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Ingredients

• 15 ounce can of pumpkin puree
• 4 cups of chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream
• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Add all of the ingredients, except for the heavy cream, to a medium pot over medium high heat.
2. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a steady simmer, cooking for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
3. Remove pot from heat and add in cream. 
4. Mix and serve.

Notes

You can keep chopped chicken in the freezer and add a handful to this recipe if you like a heartier soup.

You can also top with cheesy croutons and/or pumpkin seeds, or serve with a good warm, crusty bread.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 103Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 674mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 2g

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