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Coconut Lime Chicken Soup

Here’s a flavor-packed way to perk up any leftover chicken hanging around the fridge: give it new life with a creamy coconut milk base, a blend of spicy Thai seasonings, and plenty of lime juice for extra zing. Recipe from Paleo Leap
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Dinners + Mains, Light Meal
Cuisine American, Asian
Servings 4
Calories 502 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb chicken cooked, cut into pieces
  • 15 oz coconut milk (1 can + a few tbsp)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 3 medium carrots shredded
  • 1 cup broccoli shredded
  • 1 cup rutabaga shredded
  • 2 tsp Thai seasoning (instructions below)
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • salt
  • pepper

Thai Seasoning

  • 1/2 tsp curry powder
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ginger
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Combine the chicken broth, coconut milk, lime juice, Thai seasoning, shredded vegetables and chicken pieces in a large saucepan. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are getting slightly tender.
  • Serve warm, with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Coconut Lime Chicken Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
502
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
40
g
62
%
Saturated Fat
 
25
g
156
%
Cholesterol
 
82
mg
27
%
Sodium
 
927
mg
40
%
Potassium
 
940
mg
27
%
Carbohydrates
 
16
g
5
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
25
g
50
%
Vitamin A
 
7987
IU
160
%
Vitamin C
 
57
mg
69
%
Calcium
 
88
mg
9
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Dinners + Mains, Light Meal
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