Cold Day Chicken Soup

By DebbieQ

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 organic yellow onion, chopped
• 3 carrots, grated
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 cups diced roasted chicken
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 organic apple, chopped
• 1 dash pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 dash salt

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot over medium heat, melt coconut oil. Add onion, carrot, and celery, cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and curry powder and cook 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, chicken, bay leaf, apple, pepper, thyme, and lemon zest. Stir well. Bring to a simmer and cook for 40 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and salt, if desired. Remove bay leaf and serve.