Chicken and Courgette (Zucchini) Curry Soup : Low Carb

This recipe is from Pascale Naessens, (pictured below), she says the warm and inviting scent of curry that fills the kitchen when you make this fresh low-carb soup is irresistible. Tender chicken and crispy courgette/zucchini are the stars of this coconut-infused flavour wonder!

Ingredients

Serves Two

2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 white onions, finely chopped
¾ cup (175ml) coconut milk
2 cups (475ml) water
3 tbsp. green curry paste
1 tbsp. fresh parsley or fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
1 large courgette (zucchini)

salt and ground black pepper

Instructions

Can be found here

Coconut milk has recently become very popular. It's a tasty alternative to cow's milk that may also provide a number of health benefits. Coconut milk comes from the flesh of mature brown coconuts. It is used in many traditional cuisines around the world. Coconut milk is high in calories and saturated fat. The milk is also a good source of several vitamins and minerals. Coconut milk is a tasty, nutritious and versatile food that is widely available. It can also be made easily at home. It’s full of important nutrients like manganese and copper. Including moderate amounts in your diet may boost your heart health and provide other benefits as well. Read more about Coconut milk here

Pascale Naessens is Belgium’s bestselling cookbook author,

read more about her here

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All the best Jan