Chicken, Coconut and Lime Soup

Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 lbs cooked chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces 15oz coconut milk

3 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup lime juice

3 medium carrots, shredded

1 cup broccoli, shredded

1 cup rutabaga, shredded

2 tsp Thai seasoning

1 lime, cut into wedges

Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Thai Seasoning

1/2 tsp curry powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

– In a large soup pot, combine chicken broth, lime juice, coconut milk, shredded vegetables, Thai seasoning and chicken. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.

– Bring soup to a boil. Lower the heat and let the soup simmer over low heat, covered, until vegetables are slightly tender, about 15 minutes.

– Serve warm with lime wedges.

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