Thai Coconut Soup

 Thai Coconut Soup

• 1lb Chicken Breasts
• 2 quarts Chicken Broth
• 1 Lemon
• 3 Limes
• 3 Shallots
• 1 Small Ginger Root
• 1 Jalapeno 
• 1 can Coconut Milk
• 3-4 cups of Mushrooms
• 1 Red Bell Pepper
• 1-2 cups Carrots
• 2 Green Onions
• 2-3 tbls Finely Chopped Cilantro

-In large pot mix broth, lemon zest, diced shallots, grated ginger root and chopped jalapeño 

-Bring to a boil, then lower temperature to medium heat and let broth simmer for 15-20 min 

-Strain the broth

-Slice chicken into 1 inch pieces

-Add Chicken, coconut milk, cut red pepper, quartered mushrooms, carrots (cut into coins or shredded), chopped green onion, halved limes and cilantro into pot

-Cover and allow soup to simmer over medium-high heat until chicken fully cooked, about 20-25 minutes

-Garnish with cilantro, lime and sliced jalapeños

Enjoy!