Crockpot Pumpkin Chicken and Onion Soup with Cheese

Our comforting crockpot pumpkin chicken and onion soup is perfect for your busy days. With tender chicken, savory onions, and creamy pumpkin, it offers a satisfying meal with minimal effort.

We simply combine the ingredients in our slow cooker and let it do the work while we go about our day. We’ve found that by drizzling cheese on top adds a delicious finishing touch.

Delicious Pumpkin Chicken Soup Recipe

This soup features shredded chicken cooked with onions and pumpkin puree, creating a rich and flavorful base. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the crockpot and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Chop the onion and set aside.
2. Combine Ingredients: In the crockpot, add the chicken breasts, chopped onion, pumpkin puree, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
4. Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the soup and stir to combine.
5. Add Cheese: Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and well incorporated.
6. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with parsley if desired.
7. According to Healthline.com the massive benefits of pumpkin is worth making an effort to incorporate in your dishes much like this soup.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 6 hours
• Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 6 bowls
• Calories: 290kcal
• Fat: 12g
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 20g

Soups are our way to relax during the cooler months, we love experimenting and are always coming up with unique varieties to keep us nourished and vitalized.

We love having a slice or two of our vintage homemade loaf bread toasted with butter with this soup.