Spicy Coconut Lime Chicken Soup
One bowl of soup is packed with healthy nutrients like protein and fiber that are not only beneficial but keep hunger cravings at bay While I had covid, I had Michael head to the grocery store numerous times to help me, so I could, well, make more soup.
In the winter, I make a ton of soup. Like every week, I make soup! I kid you not, after healing from SIBO I quickly learned after many elimination diets that I felt better on all veggies that were cooked or made into a soup. Not many people know this, but eating cooked veggies are so much easier to digest than raw, so if you are experiencing more than normal bloating or distention, I highly recommend trying to steam or cook your veggies.
Jalapeños are rich in vitamins A and C and potassium. They also have carotene, which is a powerful antioxidant that may help fight damage to your cells. They also carry some folate, vitamin K, and B vitamins, which have a myriad of health benefits. The compound, capsaicin, is what makes the peppers spicy but also have a ton of health benefits!
Here, you either LOVE or HATE cilantro. The good news, you could sub in parsley or leave out the herb all together if it’s not your jam. I happen to LOOOOOVE cilantro. There was a time when I dabbled in the Yin and Yang of food, especially when I was going through SIBO treatments so frequently. Cilantro has a predominantly cooling and grounding influence and has been known to contribute to detoxification pathways within the body by way of stimulating the liver. When we stimulate the liver and work on increasing bile production, it can be magical! It helps contribute to the overall lowering of bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels. You bet your bottom dollar after my recent blood and cholesterol readings, I’m adding this in!
I recently made a few other soups, which I’m going to list some of the favorites from readers like you, so you have options for next week’s lunch or dinner!
More Soup Recipes:
Does soup help with IBS or SIBO
Homemade bone broths especially are thought to contain nutrients that are healthy for gut flora and the intestinal lining. Honesty, there is little research for this claim, but I know one thing is that eating soup and eating less veggies with skins on them help soothe IBS symptoms.
INGREDIENTS
2 Tablespoons of ghee or olive oil
2 pounds of ground chicken, or 2 pounds chicken thighs
2 leeks, green parts only (you could also do an onion, diced)
4-5 medium carrots, diced
2 bell peppers (any color), diced
one jalapeño, seeded and diced
6 cups chicken bone broth or make homemade here
1 teaspoon Redmond salt
2 medium-sized zucchini, diced
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 13 ounce can of unsweetened organic coconut milk
2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro, reserve some to sprinkle on top of your soup
2 russet potatoes, diced
Instructions:
In a large pot, heat 2 Tbsp of oil or ghee.
When the olive oil is hot, add chopped leek and stir until soft.
When the leek is sautéed and softened, add ground chicken, with 1 tsp salt, or chicken thighs and stir occasionally, if you are using ground chicken, cook until caramelized and cooked through, 5–7 minutes, if you are using chicken thighs, proceed to add ingredients below.
Add chicken bone broth, lime juice, chopped peppers, zucchini, potatoes and jalapeño - bring to a boil for 7 minutes.
Add cilantro, turmeric & salt (everything except fresh cilantro to sprinkle on top).
Stir and bring it to boil - cook for 20–30 minutes on low/medium heat.
Total Prep and Cook Time: 35 minutes
Can I Use Chicken Thighs or Chicken Breasts instead of ground chicken?
Yes, chicken thighs, or chicken breasts work in this recipe (see notes). If you wanted to make it vegetarian, you could use lentils! Yum!
