Easy Chicken Coconut Soup

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Soup, Chili & Stew
Easy Chicken Coconut Soup

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White bowl filled with white coconut soup with large pieces of sliced chicken, mushrooms, carrots, zucchini and garnished with lime wedge and fresh cilantro

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Recipe Data

4
Servings
10min
Prep
30min
Total

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    Description

    Lemongrass paste brings this soup to life with bright, vibrant flavors. Try it in other soups, too, like your favorite chicken and rice. 

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    Ingredients
    Serves 4
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    ½ tsp. Hy-Vee coconut oil
    ½ c. chopped onion
    2 tsp. minced fresh garlic
    3 c. Hy-Vee 33%-less-sodium chicken broth
    1 c. thinly sliced carrots
    2 c. sliced mushrooms
    1 c. chopped zucchini
    1 tbsp. lime juice
    2 tsp. lemongrass paste
    2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
    2 tsp. Hy-Vee less sodium soy sauce
    Fish sauce, optional
    1 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
    1 (13.5 oz) can unsweetened coconut milk
    Sriracha, fresh cilantro and lime wedges, for serving

    Directions

    1. In a 4-quart saucepan, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook for 3 minutes or until onions are soft, stirring occasionally.
    2. Add broth and carrots. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add mushrooms, zucchini, lime juice, lemongrass paste, ginger, soy sauce, and, if desired, fish sauce. Cook for 5 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Add chicken and coconut milk. Return to a simmer and continue to cook for 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
    3. Divide soup among bowls. Serve with Sriracha, cilantro and/or lime wedges, if desired.

    Nutrition facts

    Servings

    220 Calories per serving

    Amounts Per Serving

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 85mg
    • Sodium: 730mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 10g
    • Protein: 29g

    Daily Values

    0%
    Vitamin A 110%
    0%
    Vitamin C 20%
    0%
    Iron 6%
    0%
    Calcium 15%

    Recipe Source:

    Hy-Vee Seasons Health 2016.