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chicken coconut soup

Chicken Coconut Soup (Brazilian Style)

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Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g cooked chicken meat
  • 2 red bell peppers cut into small squares (optional)
  • 3-4 tomatoes peeled and cut into cubes (canned will also do)
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • A few cilantro stalks
  • 1.5 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1 whole chili optional - gives an extra kick
  • 400 ml chicken stock
  • 350 ml coconut milk
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves
  • A squeeze of lime juice
  • Oil for frying
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat 2 tbsp cooking oil to medium in a large non-stick casserole or soup pot.
  • Add onions, bell peppers (if using) and chili flakes and fry for a few minutes until the onions become translucent.
  • Add garlic, tomatoes, cilantro stalks, 1 tsp salt, 1.5 paprika and chicken meat. Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour in the coconut milk, stir to combine, and add the stock.
  • Pop in whole chili (if using) and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  • Add a drizzle of lime juice in the very end.
  • Serve with fresh bread garnished with fresh coriander leaves and slices of lime.