WHAT'S COOKING WEDNESDAY! A PALEO DISH!

**Speaking of Paleo, who is interested in still joining my Paleo Challenge??? I think I will have this coincide with my 10 day Shakeology Challenge starting the beginning of December. You can commit to 10 days of Shakeology, or the whole 30 days knowing you have a money back guarantee that way. I will give you free workouts to try too! Email me if you are interested! Here is a paleo recipe, delicious!!!

PALEO THAI COCONUT SOUP (Serves 4)

Prep Time: 15 min.                                                                                         Cooking Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts;
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced;
1 red bell pepper, sliced;
4 garlic cloves, minced;
2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped;
1 large carrot, peeled and shredded;
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced;
1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced;
4 cups chicken stock;
1 can full-fat coconut milk (14 oz.), (or reduced fat)
1 tbsp. fish sauce;
1 tsp. lime zest;
Fresh minced herbs, such as cilantro or basil;
Lime wedges (for serving);
2 tbsp. cooking olive oil/coconut oil;
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste;

Soup Preparation:
1) In a large saucepan, heat the oil over a medium heat.
Cook the scallions, garlic, and ginger, stirring frequently, until softened (about 5 minutes).
2) Add the carrot, jalapeño, and mushroom, and cook until softened (about 3-4 minutes).
3) Add the chicken, chicken stock, coconut milk, and fish sauce.
Bring the soup to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook until the chicken is cooked through (15 to 20 minutes).
4) Remove the chicken from the soup. Shred it into chunks and return to the pot.
5) Stir in the lime zest, the fresh herbs, and salt and pepper to taste, and remove from the heat.
6) Garnish each bowl with a lime wedge to serve.