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Chicken and Pumpkin Soup (AIP, paleo, Whole30)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A hearty, nourishing soup combining tender chicken, sweet pumpkin, and fresh greens, perfect for a healthy meal.

Ingredients

oil

  • 3 TBSP coconut or extra virgin olive oil

vegetables

  • 2 shallots or 1 large yellow onion shallots or large yellow onion (roughly chopped)
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 inch ginger (finely chopped or grated)

protein

  • 1 lb ground chicken

herbs and seasonings

  • 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped, plus more for garnish)
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil (chopped, plus more for garnish)
  • 2.5 tsp sea salt

vegetables

  • 3 cups cubed pumpkin (fresh or frozen)

liquids

  • 2 cups chicken stock or bone broth
  • 2 cups full fat coconut milk
  • 2 inch lemongrass

leafy greens

  • 4 cups leafy greens (spinach, kale, chard, etc.)

Instructions 

  • Sauté shallots, garlic, and ginger in coconut oil for 5-7 minutes.
  • Add ground chicken, cilantro, basil, and sea salt; cook until chicken is done.
  • Stir in pumpkin, then add chicken stock, coconut milk, and lemongrass.
  • Simmer covered for 1 hour, then stir to melt pumpkin and wilt greens. Remove lemongrass and adjust salt.
  • Garnish with extra basil and cilantro before serving.

Notes

This soup is perfect for a nourishing, anti-inflammatory meal that fits AIP, paleo, and Whole30 guidelines.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Keyword: chicken, paleo, pumpkin