Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 3 cups leftover cooked chicken, chopped
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and sliced
  • 2 large carrots, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 2 cups chopped peeled pumpkin
  • 5 cups chicken  broth or stock or water
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

  1. Sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil in a large pot until tender. Add the remaining ingredients except the chicken and broth.
  2. Cook while stirring for 2 minutes.
  3. Add all remaining ingredients, turn heat down to low and cook until the vegetables are softened to your liking.