Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Now, this could be a cure for the common cold. Creamy, hearty chicken soup wrapped up in a warm flaky crust. However, the real deal is often loaded with calories. Here is a lighter recipe for the pot pie soup, and the same flavors and comfort level remain. Itís also great for a chilly March day.Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.comServings: 16Hereís what you need:

• 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
• 2 yellow onions, diced
• 3 stalks celery, sliced
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 Tablespoon poultry seasoning
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 cups roasted chicken, chopped
• 2 (14 oz) cans coconut milk
• 1 cup pearl onions, halved
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Melt the coconut oil in a soup pot over medium-low heat. Add the onions, celery and garlic. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the coconut flour and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the wine and cook until evaporated. Stir in the broth, butternut squash, sweet potato, thyme, poultry seasoning and bay leaf. Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce to medium. Simmer the soup until the butternut squash and sweet potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes. Discard the thyme and bay leaf.
3. Add the chicken, coconut milk, pearl onions, diced zucchini, parsley and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper and simmer for another 5 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 227 calories, 15g fat, 11g carbohydrate, 4g sugar, 329mg sodium, 3g fiber, and 12g protein.David Corder CPT719-331-3352Perfect Fit Wellness Center