Chicken, Yam, and Chard Soup-Paleo Plan Recipe

I love soups, so trying out a different soup is exciting, and it was yummy. This is totally paleo as well.

• 2 Tablespoons coconut or olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano

Heat large pot over medium-high heat. When hot add those ingredients and saute until onion is slightly translucent.

• 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken (I used leftovers from a rotiserrie chicken we had) diced into 1 inch cubes (or shredded if using rotiserrie)
• sea salt
• pepper

Toss those ingredients and add to pot and continue to cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

• 4 cups broth (chicken, veggie, beef all fine)
• 6 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 oz jalapenos, canned and diced
• 1 large yam (I used a sweet potato), diced
• 1 bunch chard, chopped (I used kale--can use spinach too)
• 1 bunch green onions, sliced
• juice of one lemon

Reduce heat to meduim, add the remaining ingredients.

Just before serving, season with sea salt and black pepper and fresh lemon juice. DELICIOUS! For my family, one and a halfed this recipe, so not quite doubled, and it made plenty, with leftovers for lunch, or second dinner...:)

Taco Soup

Yet another favorite from Jennifer. This one is healthy, fast, and easy.

• 1 onion chopped
• 1 lb. ground turkey (or less)
• 1 can black beans
• 1 can kidney beans
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 can water
• 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1-2 cups frozen corn

Cook the onions and ground turkey. Add the rest, and simmer. If I don't have frozen corn, I just add a can of corn.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

This delicious soup was shared by my friend Deb via Facebook.  I make it a lot because the ingredients are all items I store in my pantry.

• 3-4 cans chicken broth
• 2 cans chicken
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 can diced tomatoes (or three fresh, chopped)
• 1 can black beans
• 1 can corn (I use frozen)
• 6 Tablespoons rice
• 1 Tablespoon cumin
• 1 lime, squeezed

Throw everything in a crockpot on slow for 4 hours or high if you want it done faster. Serve with lots of fresh cilantro and tortilla chips. We did not have any tortilla chips tonight, but it was still so YUMMY! Some of my fam like to grate some cheese on top...I don't like cheese so much, and trying to be healthy here!

Chicken Noodle Soup

We LOVE this recipe. A friend, Camille, brought it to a Halloween Party many moons ago. My kids were in love! I lost her recipe (surprise) and she has moved, but I found a similar recipe online. The other day, Michelle had to play a soccer game in the pouring rain, and came home to a hot bowl of this yummy stuff!

• 3-4 cans chicken broth
• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 3/4 cups chopped onion
• 2 cans cream of chicken
• 1/4 c evaporated milk or 1/2 cup whole milk ( I just use fat free milk)
• 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken (I buy a Costco rotiserrie chicken)
• 4 cups cooked egg noodle (I buy the old fashioned noodles at Costco)

 Heat broth, add veggies, simmer until tender. Add cream of chicken and milk. Add chicken and noodles. Salt and pepper to taste.