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Coconut Chicken Soup

This tastes better than it looks.

Promise!

 

Coconut Chicken Soup

1 tbs coconut oil
1 can of lite coconut milk
6 cups of chicken broth
2.5 cups of chopped chicken breasts
2 cups of water
juice of two limes
1 tsp lime zest
4 shallots, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3-4 cups of mushrooms, sliced
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp roasted red chile paste (found in Asian section of grocery)
2-3 stalks  of dried lemon grass
2 tbs honey
sea salt to taste.

Sauté shallots, chicken, and garlic in oil for a couple of minutes. Put everything into a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through. This tastes even better the next day!!

Makes about 8 servings.

The approximate macros per serving are 208 calories, 35 grams of protein, 8 grams of carbs, and 3 grams of fat.

Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn

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  • Posted on September 16, 2008
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