Pumpkin chestnut soup

1/2 pumpkin - cut into cube
1/2 pounds chestnut - soak in hot water to remove outer cover
1 corn - cut into pieces
1 carrot - cut into pieces
1/2 chicken
2 pc of honey dates
handful of north/south almond (optional)
handful of baihe (optional)

boil for 2hrs. serves 3-4