Lemon Chicken Soup (Paleo, Whole30)
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Recipe type: Soup
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 6-8
 
A bright and creamy chicken and veggie soup!
Ingredients
  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 3 small carrots, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 small white onion, diced
  • ½ Tsp minced garlic
  • 4 cups of Paleo chicken broth
  • 4 cups of water
  • 2 3.5 oz packages of shiitake mushrooms
  • 1½ lbs chicken breast, sliced
  • 2½ cups diced broccoli
  • Zest of one lemon
  • ½ cup of lemon juice
  • 1 cup full fat, unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 Tsp salt
Instructions
  1. Heat a large soup pot or dutch oven to medium/low heat. Add olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the carrots, onions and garlic. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are slightly soft (15-20 mins).
  2. Turn heat to high. Add the broth and water and bring to a boil.
  3. Turn heat down to medium an add the mushrooms and chicken. Cover and cook until the mushrooms and chicken are cooked (15-20 mins).
  4. Turn heat off, add the broccoli, lemon juice, lemon zest, coconut milk and salt. Cover and let sit for 5-10 mins.
  5. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe by Whole Paleo Eats at https://wholepaleoeats.com/2019/09/08/lemon-chicken-soup-paleo-whole30/