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Simple Not-Chili Soup
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Simple Mexican Soup

This Simple Not-Chili Soup is one of those satisfying, comforting, soothing meals that will warm you up even on the chilliest of nights.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Cassy

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter ghee, or your favorite cooking fat
  • 2 pounds chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 pound frozen crinkle-cut carrots
  • 1 pound small red skinned potatoes cut into 1/2" pieces
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 13.5 ounce can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice about 2 big limes
  • 1 bunch fresh green onion diced, for garnish
  • sour cream for garnish
  • 1 avocado sliced thinly, for garnish
  • cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in the bottom of a heavy bottomed pan (enameled cast-iron works great) over medium heat. Season the chicken liberally with the sea salt, cumin, and garlic powder then transfer to the hot pan. Sear each side for 3 to 4 minutes, or until a light brown color develops. Add just enough water to cover the chicken, cover with a lid, reduce the heat to medium/low, and let simmer for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, pull the chicken from the pot and shred in a separate bowl. Once shredded, return the chicken to the pot with the cooking water.
  • Add the carrots, potatoes, and chicken broth. Cover and then simmer over medium/low heat for 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Stir in the coconut milk and lime juice. Taste and add any additional seasoning you like.
  • Serve with the green onion, sour cream, fresh avocado, and cracked black pepper. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 750kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 1882mg | Potassium: 2319mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 19412IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 7mg