GINGER, SWEET POTATO, AND KALE CHICKEN SOUP

Welcome to my very first grocery budget series! This ginger, sweet potato, and kale chicken soup is from my January 2023 grocery series where I took a $75 grocery haul and turned it into five nights of healthy dinners! This soup is so cozy and has really simple ingredients. I can’t wait for you to try it! Thank you so much for following along with the series over on Instagram and TikTok and I can’t wait to share even more with you!

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GINGER, SWEET POTATO, AND KALE CHICKEN SOUP

GINGER, SWEET POTATO, AND KALE CHICKEN SOUP

Recipe by Jenn Lueke
4.7 from 14 votes
Servings
+

4

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

1

hour 

Welcome to my very first grocery budget series! This ginger, sweet potato, and kale chicken soup is from my January 2023 grocery series where I took a grocery haul and turned it into five nights of healthy dinners! This soup is so cozy and has really simple ingredients. I can’t wait for you to try it! Thank you so much for following along with the series over on Instagram and TikTok and I can’t wait to share even more with you!

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive or avocado oil

  • 1 1/2 – 2lbs boneless chicken breast

  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 1/2 inch ginger root piece, minced

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, cubed

  • 1 tsp kosher salt, additional to taste

  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

  • 1 tsp turmeric powder

  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 3 cups chopped kale

  • 7 oz light coconut milk (about half a can)

Directions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Generously season the chicken breast with salt and pepper, then add to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F. Remove from the pot and add to a large bowl. Shred with a fork, kitchen shear, or an electric mixer. Set aside.
  • In the same pot over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil and the chopped onion. Cook for about 5 minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for about 2 minutes, until aromatic.
  • Add the sweet potato, salt, pepper, and turmeric, stir to combine, and cook for about 5 minutes, to soften the potato. Add the broth, cover, and increase the heat to medium high to bring the liquid to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes, until the sweet potato is tender to a fork.
  • Add the coconut milk and kale, stir to combine, and cook, uncovered, on low until the kale has wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the shredded chicken, stir to combine, and continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the chicken is heated through.
  • Divide evenly among bowls to serve.

Notes

  • Storage: Refrigerate in a sealed container or jar for up to 3 days.
  • Reheating: Reheat in a sauce pan over medium heat until warmed, or microwave in a microwave safe dish for 2 to 4 minutes.

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5 Comments

  1. Definitely not a recipe id think to make on my own, this turned out so good! Would recommend!

  2. This is my favorite soup! So cozy and delicious. Personally, I add more chicken broth and coconut milk because that’s just how I like it. I will make and remake this soup. It’s in my winter recipe rotation. Thank you!

  3. Made it last night, it was delish! My only sub was to use rotisserie chicken. I loved the whole combination of ingredients, especially the fresh ginger, garlic and the coconut milk. I’ll be making this again!! Thanks for this great recipe!

  4. I thought I was making a healthy soup that no one else and my family would like… Gosh this soup is good!! I used full fat coconut milk- divine! A new favorite, thank you!

  5. This is in my regular rotation especially in winter. I also have made it for neighbors – so easy! I do confess that I’m not consistent with the coconut milk – it tastes delicious with and without. ❤️

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