Easy Lime Coconut Chicken Soup

A chicken soup recipe with a tropical twist. Easy, delicious, healthy soup that’s perfect for a cool fall day! 

Ingredients:

• 2 tbs. olive oil
• 1  yellow onion, diced
• 4 stalks celery, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, diced
• 4 cups shredded chicken
• A pinch of sea salt
• 1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• ¼ tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. minced ginger
• zest of one lime
• juice of one lime
• 3 cups  chicken bone broth 
• A handful of cilantro, roughly chopped 
• 1 (14.5 oz) can full fat coconut cream

Optional toppings: avocado, green or red onion, sour cream

Directions: 

1. Head a soup pot over medium heat and add olive oil to warm.
2. Add onion, celery and garlic and cook until fragrant and onions look translucent.
3. Season with sea salt, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, minced ginger, and lime zest. Stir the ingredients together and let sauté for a minute.
4. Reduce heat slightly and add lime juice, chicken broth and cilantro. Allow to simmer 20 – 25 minutes.
5. Add the coconut cream and allow the soup to come to a boil.
6. Taste and adjust salt as necessary.
7. Remove from heat and, if desired, garnish individual portions with sliced avocado, cilantro, green or red onions.