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Pumpkin and Taro Chicken Soup

Pumpkin and Taro Chicken Soup

Mousa Al-Sharif
Mousa Al-SharifChef
LunchDinnerMain dishesChickenMeatSoupsUnited States of America / American
Tastes:UmamiEarthySour
Prep Time
0 min
Cook Time
55 min
Total Time
55 min
Servings
7
Cost
Medium
Calories
250 kcal

Scale Portions

Ingredients

  • 2 cans of pumpkin
    2 can
  • 680 grams of taro, roots or a bag of frozen, diced taro
    680 grams
  • 1 chicken, small size or some chicken pieces, about 907 grams to 1361 grams
    1 chicken
  • 4 onions, chopped
    4 piece
  • 1/2 cup cream, whipped or a pack of cream cheese or any spreadable cream cheese (optional)
    0.5 cup
  • 1 lemon, or 2
    1 piece
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric (saffron)
    1 tablespoon
  • 2 cloves of garlic
    2 clove
  • White PepperWhite Pepper
    0
  • Bell PepperBell Pepper
    0
  • A pinch of cinnamon
    0
  • Bay leavesBay leaves
    0
  • Salt and any preferred spices can be added
    0

Steps

  1. 1

    Clean the chicken by rubbing it with a cut lemon.

    Required Tools:
    KnifeKnife
    Cutting BoardCutting Board
    5 min
  2. 2

    Brush with a little oil (sesame, olive, canola, corn).

    5 min
  3. 3

    Season with salt, pepper, turmeric, and cinnamon.

    5 min
  4. 4

    Heat a pot and place the chicken in it, frying until golden brown.

    Required Tools:
    PotPot
    10 min
  5. 5

    Add 6 cups of water (depending on the size of the chicken, add more if needed), bay leaves, chopped onions, and garlic cloves, and bring the mixture to a boil.

    10 min
  6. 6

    Boil the chicken in its broth for an hour or until cooked and tender.

    60 min
  7. 7

    Remove from heat, cool slightly, and strain.

    5 min
  8. 8

    Collect the broth in the pot.

    5 min
  9. 9

    Cut the chicken into small pieces and discard the bones and skin. Set aside.

    Required Tools:
    KnifeKnife
    Cutting BoardCutting Board
    5 min
  10. 10

    Peel the taro and cut it into small pieces, adding them to the chicken broth.

    Required Tools:
    KnifeKnife
    Cutting BoardCutting Board
    5 min
  11. 11

    Place the pot on the heat and bring to a simmer, adding the pumpkin.

    Required Tools:
    PotPot
    10 min
  12. 12

    Stir slightly and let simmer until the taro is cooked, for about 15 minutes.

    15 min
  13. 13

    Add some cream and cook on low heat for about 15 minutes, tasting the soup to adjust the spices.

    15 min
  14. 14

    Finally, add the chopped chicken pieces.

    5 min
  15. 15

    Serve warm.

    5 min

Nutrition Facts

General Recipe Nutrition (Per Serving)
Fat10 g
Protein20 g
Carbohydrates30 g
Ingredients Nutritional Facts (per 100g)
White PepperWhite Pepperper 100g
Energy300 kcal
Protein10 g
Total Fat5 g
Carbohydrate60 g
Dietary Fiber20 g
Total Sugars5 g
Bell PepperBell Pepperper 100g
Energy20 kcal
Protein1 g
Total Fat0.2 g
Carbohydrate4.7 g
Total Sugars2 g
Dietary Fiber1.5 g
Vitamin C143.7 mg
Capsaicin250 mg
Bay leavesBay leavesper 100g
Energy313 kcal
Protein7.6 g
Total Fat8.4 g
Carbohydrate74.9 g
Dietary Fiber26.3 g
Total Sugars0.3 g

* Nutritional values are approximate and calculations may be affected by ingredient type, farming, storage, and cooking methods.

Dietary Features & Tags

HalalGluten-FreeDiabetic-FriendlyDiet
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