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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Peanut Butter Chicken Soup

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Peanut Butter Chicken Soup
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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Peanut Butter Chicken Soup is a comforting and unique dish that blends the creamy sweetness of pumpkin with the nutty richness of peanut butter. This easy-to-make slow cooker soup is packed with protein, warm spices, and subtle tropical hints from coconut milk, making it perfect for cozy dinners and family meals with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Scale

Protein

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs (bone-in for flavor or skinless for lean options)

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (unsweetened, unsalted recommended)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk

Spices & Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Finishing Touches

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Chop the onion and mince the garlic. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces or leave whole if you plan to shred it after cooking. Measure out pumpkin puree, peanut butter, and all spices so everything is ready.
  2. Layer in the Slow Cooker: Add the chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, pumpkin puree, coconut milk, and peanut butter into the slow cooker. Sprinkle the cumin, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over the ingredients.
  3. Cook Low and Slow: Set the slow cooker on low and cook for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours. This slow cooking process melds the flavors and tenderizes the chicken perfectly.
  4. Final Touches: Before serving, shred the chicken if it was left whole. Stir in fresh lime juice for brightness and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • Use natural peanut butter that is unsweetened and unsalted to maintain flavor balance.
  • Don’t skip the lime juice; it adds a lively brightness to cut through the richness.
  • For extra depth, sauté onions and garlic briefly before adding them to the slow cooker.
  • Check and adjust seasonings before serving as slow cooking can mellow spices.
  • Use full-fat coconut milk for the creamiest texture without dairy.

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