Description
This Creamy White Chicken Chili Soup with Pumpkin is the ultimate fall comfort food. It combines the velvety, rich texture of pumpkin puree with hearty shredded chicken and zesty white cannellini beans for a sophisticated flavor profile. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot meal is balanced, healthy, and incredibly easy to prepare. Whether you’re meal prepping or hosting a cozy autumn gathering, this soup offers a gourmet experience with simple, wholesome ingredients that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15 oz) white cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro and pumpkin seeds for garnish
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
Add the pumpkin puree and whisk in the chicken broth until the mixture is smooth.
Bring the base to a gentle simmer.
Add the white beans and shredded chicken to the pot.
Reduce the heat to low and let the flavors meld for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the heavy cream or coconut milk and stir until the soup is velvety and glossy.
Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat. If you prefer a thinner soup consistency, simply add an extra half cup of chicken broth before adding the cream or coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg