Homemade Chicken Soup

This chicken soup recipe is made without added carbs like noodles or potatoes. It’s filled with fiber, protein and lots of delicious flavor. Enjoy this on a cold winter day.

Servings: 8

Here’s what you need…

  • 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 medium organic yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, grated
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon curry powder
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 quarts chicken broth
  • 3 cups diced roasted chicken
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 organic apple, chopped
  • dash of salt and pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • zest from 1 lemon
  • 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk

 

  1. In a large pot, over medium heat, melt the coconut oil and add the onion, carrots and celery. After 5 minutes add the garlic and curry powder.
  2. After a couple minutes add the chicken broth, chicken, bay leaf, apple, pepper, thyme, and lemon zest. Stir well. Bring to a simmer and cook for 40 minutes.
  3. Stir in the coconut milk, and some salt if desired, remove the bay leaf and serve.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 166 calories, 5g fat, 175mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, and 19g protein