PRIMAL CHICKEN SOUP WITH COCONUT MILK

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This recipe comes from The Primal Blueprint Cookbook. It sounds super simple with the use of leftover cooked chicken. The recipe suggests trying other add-ins to customize the soup a little more, such as fresh pea pods or winter squash chunks.

Provided by the_cookie_lady

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk
3 cups chicken stock
1 lemons, juice of or 2 limes
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 piece lemongrass, 3 inch section (optional)
1 -2 carrot, thinly sliced
1 dash hot sauce or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 -2 cup cooked chicken meat, diced
4 fresh basil leaves, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Place coconut milk, chicken stock, lemon or lime juice, ginger, lemongrass (if using), carrot, and Thai curry paste or other hot seasoning into a 2-4 quart sauce pan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  • When carrots are about halfway cooked, add cauliflower florets and lower heat to medium, until the vegetables are all nearly cooked through, about 5-8 minutes.
  • Add chicken meat and simmer a few more minutes.
  • Stir in chopped basil leaves and season with salt and more hot spice to taste.
  • Remove lemongrass stalks, and serve in a bowl garnished with thinly sliced fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 16.1, Cholesterol 5.4, Sodium 348.3, Carbohydrate 69.3, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 58.1, Protein 8.8

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