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Detox Chicken Soup


Loaded with veggies, chicken, ginger, spices and garlic to help boost metabolism and immune system, this nourishing soup also helps cleanse and remove toxin build up for your system.


Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, peeled, diced
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 sweet potato, peeled, diced
2 carrots, peeled, sliced
30-40g fresh ginger, grated
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast
2 litres chicken stock
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp crushed chilli flakes
1 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp fennel seeds
grind of black pepper
1 tsp sea salt flakes
1 1/2 cups frozen pea
250g broccoli florets

Method

1.  In a large pot over a medium heat, add oil, onions, celery, sweet potato, carrots, ginger & garlic. Saute for 5-7 minutes to soften. Add whole raw chicken breast, stock, apple cider vinegar, cayenne pepper, chili flakes, turmeric, cumin, fennel seeds, grind of black pepper and sea salt. Bring to the boil, lower heat to a simmer, simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

2.  Remove chicken with tongs onto a chopping board. Add broccoli, peas and parsley to the soup pot. Continue to simmer until broccoli is tender. Shred chicken with two forks, stir back into soup. Season with salt & pepper to taste.


Enjoy.

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