Classic Thai Chicken Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound organic chicken breast cut into small chunks
- 1 small Vidalia onion chopped
- 3 large carrots chopped
- 2 cups shredded chard or other greens
- 1 bunch green onions chopped
- 1 lemon or lime juice
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes more or less depending on your heat tolerance
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 quart organic chicken broth
- to taste sea salt non-iodized salt, Diamond, or Mortons brands
Instructions
- In a large stockpot, cook the chicken in a little avocado oil. Cook until the chicken starts to brown and is cooked through.
- Add the chopped Vidalia onion, carrots and garlic. Sauté for 4-5 minutes and then add the ginger and chicken broth.
- Bring the soup to a low boil and let it simmer for about 25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
- Add the chopped chard, cilantro, lemon juice, green onions and coconut milk.
- Continue cooking for about 10 more minutes.
- Check for salt and adjust accordingly. Now, you’re ready to serve.
