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Coconut Lemon Chicken Soup

QuirkyJo by QuirkyJo
July 15, 2009
in Dairy Free, Dinners, Egg Free, Favourites, GAPS, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Health Tips, Lunches, Meat, Nut Free, Paleo, Soups, Thermomix
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Coconut Lemon Chicken Soup, Quirky Cooking
 
Photo credit: Arwen’s Thermo Pics

 

Whenever anyone in our family starts to come down with a cold, I get out the stock pot and make a great big batch of chicken stock so I can make lots of chicken soup! There’s nothing better than old-fashioned chicken soup when you’re feeling achy and miserable, in the throes of a bad cold. But when you get tired of ‘old-fashioned’ chicken soup, try this one for a change. This is my new favourite – it’s so delicious, and the fresh herbs and spices and chilli are great for colds, not to mention the thick, jellyish, golden stock. It’s a comforting remedy for colds, chills and sore throats. (Adapted from recipes in “Nourishing Traditions” by Sally Fallon.)

It really is true that a rich chicken broth – the famous Jewish penicillin – is a wonderful remedy for the flu.

“Science validates what our grandmothers knew. Rich homemade chicken broths help cure colds. Stock contains minerals in a form the body can absorb easily-not just calcium but also magnesium, phosphorus, silicon, sulphur and trace minerals. It contains the broken down material from cartilage and tendons–stuff like chondroitin sulphates and glucosamine, now sold as expensive supplements for arthritis and joint pain.”

– Weston Price Foundation(see full article)

 

So get out your stock pot, and start cooking!

See this recipe for how to cook up the delicious and nutritious chicken broth for this soup: 

Bone Broths (Liquid Stocks)

If you don’t have time to make a slow-cooked broth, you can make a quick version in the Thermomix, while cooking a chicken on top in the Varoma (takes approx. one hour) – see my cookbook for that recipe.

Coconut Lemon Chicken Soup, Quirky Cooking

Photo credit: Arwen’s Thermo Pics

Coconut Lemon Chicken Soup
2014-08-19 12:01:25
Serves 4
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Ingredients
  1. 2 inch fresh ginger
  2. 1 inch fresh turmeric
  3. 2-3 large clove garlic
  4. a handful of fresh coriander
  5. 2 spring onions, quartered
  6. 1 red chilli, seeds removed
  7. 1 litre home-made chicken broth
  8. 400g coconut milk (tinned or homemade)
  9. 30g fresh lemon juice
  10. 2 tsp coconut sugar
  11. 2 Tbspns fish sauce (optional)
  12. sea salt to taste
  13. 200-300g cooked chicken, leftover from making broth
  14. extra sliced spring onions and coriander for garnish (optional)
Thermomix Method
  1. Chop ginger, turmeric, garlic, coriander, spring onions and chilli in Thermomix bowl for 5 sec/speed 7. Remove half of the mixture to a small bowl and set aside. Leave remaining mixture in bowl.
  2. Add broth to bowl and cook for 10 mins/100C/speed 1. (If broth is already hot, just bring to the boil.)
  3. Add remaining ingredients except chicken, and cook 10 mins/100C/speed 1.
  4. Add cooked chicken and cook 2 mins/100C/reverse/speed soft.
  5. Add reserved herb mixture and stir through for a few seconds on reverse/speed soft.
  6. Pour into bowls, and garnish with extra spring onions and coriander if desired.
Stovetop Method
  1. Finely mince ginger, turmeric and garlic; finely chop coriander, spring onions and chilli; mix together in a bowl.
  2. Place half of the mixture into a large saucepan, add broth, and simmer for 10 mins.
  3. Add remaining ingredients except chicken, and simmer another 10 mins.
  4. Add cooked chicken and simmer until warmed through.
  5. Add remaining minced herbs, garlic, ginger, turmeric mixture, and stir through.
  6. Pour into bowls, and garnish with extra spring onions and coriander if desired.
Notes
  1. For a thicker soup: add shredded greens (kale, spinach, bok choy, etc) when adding the broth, and/or serve over rice or mung bean vermicelli.
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Comments 119

  1. Emily Eliot says:
    4 years ago

    Thanks Jo this was loved tonight! So fresh and full of flavour!! Xx

    Reply
  2. Lorie says:
    4 years ago

    This soup was amazing I used pre made chicken stock but still delish

    Reply
  3. Amanda McIntosh says:
    4 years ago

    Do you think this would be ok made with beef broth?

    Reply
  4. Louise says:
    4 years ago

    I’m wondering, if I’m using chicken bone broth should I still use a litre or dilute as the flavour will be very strong if all bone broth?

    Reply
  5. Sharon says:
    4 years ago

    Would it be okay to use frah i.e uncooked chicken so it poaches in the soup?

    Reply
    • Shelley says:
      4 years ago

      Yes, I have done that, just cut it quite samll and add it at step 2.

      Reply
  6. Danielle ryan says:
    4 years ago

    Delicious!! I used leftover BBq chook from the shops and home made chicken stock.

    Reply
  7. Carro says:
    4 years ago

    Can this be made with “Broth of Life” bottles chicken broth concerntrate?

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      4 years ago

      Yes, you could use the chicken broth powder to make a chicken broth, but I have to say it will taste so much nicer with homemade broth!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Stacey says:
        2 years ago

        Hi I am wondering if you can share the broth recipe?

        Reply
        • QuirkyJo says:
          2 years ago

          Here you are: https://www.quirkycooking.com.au/2014/05/bone-broths-meat-stocks/
          Enjoy!

          Reply
  8. Von says:
    4 years ago

    Best soup! I’ve always used my mums chicken soup receipe when I was feeling sick or wanted something comforting, this is just amazing xx thanks for all your inspiring receipes, I love your life changing receipe book and use it so much. Having just changed alot of my diet for health reasons it’s so nice to still be able to enjoy so much delicious food.

    Will you be holding any seminars in adelaide this year?

    Reply
  9. Wendy Strickland says:
    4 years ago

    I just made this soup and can’t wait to eat it for our dinner. I even made your chicken broth to use. There are just a couple of points I found when making up the recipe. Firstly, with the reserved herbs it may be a good idea in Step 3 to add except chicken & reserved herbs and secondly there is no mention what to do with the chili. Should be be chopped in Step 1.

    Reply
    • Charmaine Newmark says:
      1 year ago

      My fave soup ever! Just made vegan and keto with veggie stock and kognac noodles. So yummy!

      Reply
  10. Amy says:
    4 years ago

    Hi Jo
    I have your Life Changing Food cook book and I’m making your chicken broth, just wondering where I can find the thermomix recipe so it’s done in an hour? House full of colds and flu!
    Love your books!
    Amy

    Reply
  11. Kate says:
    4 years ago

    Made this for the first time after a friend linked me to it. Holy moly – delicious is an understatement! I made the broth and poached chicken first then the soup that evening. I’ll be making double batches in the future! Thank you.

    Reply
  12. Sharon says:
    4 years ago

    Wow, this was wonderful. We have all got the flu and feeling horrible and this soup just hit the spot.

    I have been on the keto diet and was thinking that the GAPS program may be what I am looking for. I have your first book, which is wonderful by the way.

    Will definitly be buying the second

    Reply
  13. Toni says:
    4 years ago

    I made the broth this afternoon and the soup tonight as Most members of our family have heavy colds and coughs.
    OMG I’m in heaven – it was a taste sensation!
    It will definitely be my new go to ‘sick’ soup.
    Thanks for another great recipe Jo.

    Reply
  14. Leah says:
    4 years ago

    Excellent recipe. I didn’t need the sugar or fish sauce. Thank you!

    Reply
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  17. Hannah Barnett says:
    3 years ago

    When and how do you put the chilli in?

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      3 years ago

      Hi Hannah! 🙂 In step 1 with the other aromatics.

      Reply
  18. Sandy Barber says:
    3 years ago

    Hi there. What kind of spring onions are used in this? I always think of spring onions as the long green ones but the fact that this recipe says ‘quartered’ makes me wonder if it means the small onions a bit like shallots?? I have the long green ones so can I substitute them? Thanks

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      3 years ago

      Hi Sandy, you’re correct – the spring onions are the long green ones so you would quarter them lengthways. xx

      Reply
  19. Tara says:
    3 years ago

    Oh man, I’ve been wanting to make this soup for years and finally did tonight. This was soooo good and the one in the house with the manflu had seconds. I didn’t have time to make broth this time but I bought chicken bone broth from our local health food store. I cut up raw chicken breast into thin strips and added it into step 2. I also added green beans in the last 5-10 mins. I found this also really fun to make, with the beautiful smells and colours (does that sound weird?! I don’t care if it does haha). Safe to say this will become our new ‘chicken soup’. Thanks, Jo!

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      3 years ago

      Oh yay Tara…that’s fantastic! Not weird at all…haha, totally get it! 😉 Glad you love this soup. xx

      Reply
  20. Lara says:
    3 years ago

    Absolutely love this dish! Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      3 years ago

      Yay, thanks Lara! 🙂 xx

      Reply
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  22. Casey says:
    3 years ago

    Love this recipe Jo! Such a good one to have in the freezer!

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      3 years ago

      Yes, it’s great to have on hand when you need it. Glad you love it! xx

      Reply
  23. Libby says:
    3 years ago

    A friend suggested I make this today as I have a head cold – oh my goodness, it’s soooooo delicious – THANK YOU!

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      3 years ago

      Hi Libby! What an awesome friend! 😉 Hope you are feeling much better very soon. xx

      Reply
  24. Janet says:
    3 years ago

    Genius! The flavours, thanks Jo it’s our new fave!

    Do you know what the calories are for this soup?

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      3 years ago

      Awesome Janet, glad you like it! 🙂 No sorry, we don’t count calories here at QC. 😉 Maybe do a google search and see if you can find a calorie calculator to add it in to. xx

      Reply
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  26. Dinesh says:
    3 years ago

    Thank you Jo this was loved tonight! So fresh and full of flavour!! Xx

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      3 years ago

      You’re welcome Dinesh! So glad you loved it. 🙂

      Reply
  27. AliciA says:
    3 years ago

    Made this last week when I was feeling quite unwell and it was the pick me up that I and my family needed!! Delish!!

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      3 years ago

      Glad you enjoyed it Alicia! Hope you are on the mend. xx

      Reply
  28. Tahlia says:
    2 years ago

    It may just be me but sometimes a recipe has all of these fresh amazing flavours in it and once it’s cooked those flavours have disappeared… this soup packs a flavour punch and all of those fresh ingredients were shining through and it was delicious!!

    Reply
  29. Wlo says:
    2 years ago

    Sorry for a silly question but is spring onion the French eschalot or the long green ones? Many thanks.

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      2 years ago

      The long green ones. Don’t worry, I always get confused too!!!

      Reply
  30. Judith Baker says:
    2 years ago

    Well what a surprise just thought that sounds nice & thank you so much just a gorgeous taste .
    We really enjoyed this soup made in the thermomix

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      2 years ago

      So happy you loved it!

      Reply
  31. Megan says:
    2 years ago

    Made this for my daughter who had been under the weather, using coriander, spring onions, lemon and chilli all from the garden 🙂
    We added a packet of fresh thin rice noodles with the chicken at the end, and absolutely LOVED it, and I think it will be a regular winter staple in this household! Thanks so much for such a delicious and nutritious recipe!

    Reply
    • QuirkyJo says:
      2 years ago

      You’re so welcome! I’m so happy you liked it.

      Reply
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  36. Shona says:
    1 year ago

    Hi there,
    Just wondering dies the garlic, ginger and Tumeric go in raw?
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Quirky Cooking Team says:
      9 months ago

      Hi Shona. Yes, raw for sure:-)

      Reply
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  38. Nancy says:
    8 months ago

    I made this recipe last night, tastes were delicious. It turned out well.

    Reply
    • Quirky Cooking Team says:
      8 months ago

      Hi Nancy. So glad you it turned out delicious and that you enjoyed it. It is one of our favourites:-). Thank you

      Reply
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Nutty Chocolate (dairy free): Probably the most popular Quirky chocolate recipe, this one is super creamy due to the nut butter blended through. You can find this recipe in our @lifechangingfoodbook 

Raw Dairy Free Chocolate (dairy free, nut free): The old favoruite - a great base recipe to add to in any of the ways above! Find the recipe here: bit.ly/dairyfreechocolate

Salted Caramel Chocolates (dairy free): These are delicious on their own, or swirled through dark chocolate. Watch the video for tips. bit.ly/saltedcaramelchocs

Peanut Butter Fudge: Make this one if you don't have cacao butter - you only need butter, nut butter, cacao/cocoa powder, vanilla, salt and honey or maple syrup. bit.ly/QCpeanutbutterfudge

Honey-Sweetened Marshmallow Recipe: In case you want to make rocky road! http://bit.ly/quirkymarshmallow

Feel free to ask if you have any chocolate-making questions! ❤

[First photo by @cookrepublic]
Slow-Cooked Lamb Roast Dinner. We had friends over Slow-Cooked Lamb Roast Dinner. We had friends over for lunch last Sunday and I cooked up a tasty and tender slow-cooked lamb shoulder with roasted carrots, gravy made from the pan juices, a big roast veggie salad with tahini and lemon dressing, and roast potatoes with toppings. (And the Chocolate Easter Egg Cake I shared yesterday!) It was a simple and stress-free meal, and everyone loved it. 

I was thinking some of you might like some inspiration for Easter meals this weekend, so here’s the lamb roast video I shared on my stories last Sunday. 

You can find a “Slow-cooked slow lamb shoulder with red wine sauce” recipe on my blog and in our @lifechangingfoodbook, and the roast veggie salad is also in Life-Changing Food. I served the salad with two different dressings - a viniagrette and a tahini & lemon dressing. 

To make the tahini dressing, whisk together:
- 90g hulled tahini
- juice of 1/2 a lemon, or more to taste
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt, or more to taste
- 2-3 Tbsp water
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