Healing Chicken Herb Soup

SERVES 6

INGREDIENTS:

8 ounces chicken breast

2 tablespoons coconut oil or macadamia nut oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 celery stalks, sliced

½ sweet onion, diced

1 carrot, peeled and diced

1 cup water

5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or bone broth (here)

1 teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon dried marjoram or 1 tablespoon fresh

½ teaspoon dried sage or 1 tablespoon fresh

1½ cups shredded green cabbage

salt and pepper, to taste

OPTIONAL INGREDIENT:

2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley

PREPARATION:

1. Dice chicken.

2. In large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, celery, onion, and carrot and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently.

3. Add chicken and cook for 4 more minutes.

4. Stir in water, vegetable broth, onion powder, marjoram, and sage. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

5. Add cabbage and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper as desired.

6. Ladle into soup bowls and top with parsley. Serve hot.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING: 158.9 calories, 11.2g protein, 16.0g carbohydrates, 4.9g fiber, 3.7g sugar, 6.4g fat, 4.5g saturated fat, 21.7mg cholesterol, 135.0mg sodium