CLASSIC HEARTY CHICKEN SOUP WITH COCONUT MILK

This comforting yet equally healthy soup is the perfect cure for a rainy day or when you’re feeling under the weather. It’s quick to put together and has just enough servings for dinner for the whole family!

Classic Hearty Chicken Soup with coconut milk

SERVINGS: 6
PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 35 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME: 50 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

• 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil

• 1 white or yellow onion (diced)

• 1 cup of celery (diced)

• 1 cup of carrots (diced)

• 6 garlic cloves (minced)

• 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning

• ½ teaspoon of sage

• ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg

• ¼ cup of chickpea flour

• 6 cups of chicken broth

• 1 cup of canned coconut milk

• 2 chicken breasts (shredded)

• 1 ½ cups of spinach (roughly chopped)

• 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar

• salt to season

• pepper to season

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare the Chicken

   Cut two raw chicken breasts in half length wise and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a stainless steel pan on medium heat and once hot add about one tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Cook chicken breasts on each side until fully cooked, then set aside to a plate and shred using two forks or your fingers.

2. Prepare the Base of the Soup

   Heat a dutch oven to medium heat and once hot add about 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the onion, celery, carrots, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until vegetables are soft and onion is translucent (about 8 minutes). Add the garlic and spices (Italian seasoning, sage, and nutmeg) and stir continuously for about one minute. Add the chickpea flour and stir until all the vegetables are coated.

3. Make the Broth

   Slowly add the chicken broth while stirring to prevent any clumps from forming from the flour. Add the coconut milk and mix into the broth until fully melted. Lower the heat to a simmer and cover for 2-3 minutes to let the soup thicken slightly.

4. Finish the Soup

   Add the shredded chicken, spinach, and balsamic vinegar. Let simmer until spinach is fully wilted (about 1-2 minutes). Season with salt and pepper if needed.

5. Serve and Enjoy with Toasted Bread!