Pumpkin Apple Coconut Milk Soup

Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1 medium apple, chopped
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup coconut milk*
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon dried chives, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

Homemade Coconut Milk:

*For the freshest coconut milk, make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

Directions:

Add coconut oil and onion to a saucepan on medium-low heat. Sauté until onions become translucent.

Add apple and continue to cook until apple softens. Add remaining ingredients except chives and red pepper flakes. Cook until thoroughly heated.

Blend until smooth using an immersion blender. Add optional ingredients and serve.

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Simple Chicken Soup with Bok Choy

Servings: 4–6
Preparation Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2–3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 10 cups homemade beef or chicken bone broth
• 3 cups water
• 4–5 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Himalayan Pink Salt
• 2 tablespoons Tropical Traditions Gold Label Coconut Oil
• 1 head bok choy, chopped finely
• 1/2 small lemon, juiced

Directions:

Place chicken thighs in a large pot and cover with broth and water. Boil for 1/2 hour to 1 hour or until shredding easily. Add remaining ingredients and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

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Loaded Chicken-Veggie Soup

Servings: 6
Preparation Time:  50 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 large chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 3 cups mixed vegetables, diced small (cauliflower, carrots, squash, celery)
• 1 large potato, peeled and diced
• 2 teaspoons parsley
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 4 cups chicken stock or water

Directions:

In a large stock pot, brown chicken in coconut oil over medium heat. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side. Add in remaining ingredients. Cover and cook over medium heat for about 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are soft.

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