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Curried Coconut Pumpkin Soup with Chicken & Crusty Bread
- 35 min
- 2–6 servings
- 607 kcal / serving
- ★ 4.5 on Mealime
A creamy, slightly sweet soup that coats the palate with warmth from curry and turmeric, while chunks of chicken add protein. It comes together quickly for a weeknight dinner and pairs nicely with crusty bread.
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Ingredients
- ½ lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 8 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- ½ (13.5 fl oz) cancoconut milk
- 1 clovegarlic
- ½ small bunchItalian (flat-leaf) parsley
- ½ (15 oz) canpure pumpkin purée
- 2 sliceswhole grain bread
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- yellow onions
From the pantry: black pepper, curry powder, salt, turmeric, ground, virgin coconut oil
Cookware
can opener · chef's knife · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · ladle · measuring cups · measuring spoons · salad spinner (optional) · small saucepan · stainless steel or cast iron skillet · stirring spoon · toaster (optional) · tongs
Directions
- Heat a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic.
- Coat the bottom of the pan with virgin coconut oil and cook the onion until softened, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant, 15–30 seconds. Stir in pumpkin, broth, curry powder, turmeric, and salt; simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in the coconut milk and simmer until the rest of the meal is ready.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, lightly oil the surface.
- Slice the chicken into thin fillets and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken in the skillet until cooked through, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Wash, dry, and finely chop the parsley leaves.
- Toast the slices of bread until browned.
- Shred or cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, top with chicken and parsley, and serve with the toasted bread on the side.
Two tips
- Prep ahead: chop the onion, garlic, and parsley and refrigerate separately until ready to use.
- Serving idea: any crusty bread from your pantry works well on the side.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 607 kcal
- Protein
- 36 g
- Carbs
- 34 g
- Fat
- 39 g
- Fiber
- 7 g
- Sodium
- 261 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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