Welcome to March! I’ve got another incredible soup recipe coming in HOT for your kitchen. Here in Chicago I’ve learned to expect winter to last through April, which is why I load up on nourishing, soul soothing soups all season long.
Let’s get into this bowl of love I took the global flavors from my absolute fav curry recipe, combined them with the heart and soul of my best ever chicken soup, and this baby was quite literally born. Oh and because who doesn’t love noodles, say hello to sweet potato noodle soup.
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The last time I made something spiralized with sweet potatoes, you guys fell in love, so say hello to my latest and greatest sweet potato noodle recipe.
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again: this AIN’T no Campbell’s. It’s elevated, creamy, flavorful and everything you’ve ever wanted in a healthy paleo/whole 30 friendly soup. Personally I follow neither of those diets, but providing options for you is what I do best.
Most of all, I love how nourishing this soup is and the wholesome ingredients involved: healthy fats, complex carbs, lean protein.
SO MEET YOUR NEW BFF: COCONUT CHICKEN SWEET POTATO NOODLE SOUP!
What’s in this paleo chicken soup?
Garlic and ginger: these anti-inflammatory powerhouses are a must for me, especially during cold & flu season. The fresh ginger is also great for digestion so you can bet this soup feels as good as it tastes.
Coconut milk: besides the delicious flavors and healthy fats coconut milk adds to this recipe, it also packs a anti-bacterial and anti-viral punch. Basically it’ll make you feel like the superhero you are.
Lemongrass: I’m. Obsessed. With. Lemongrass. Seriously I use my lemongrass-scented essential oils in my diffuser while cooking up cozy dishes with a fresh stalk. Besides adding an incredible aroma and flavor to this recipe, lemongrass is immunity-boosting and great for digestion. Now how do I plant this on my porch?? SOMEONE TELL ME.
Sweet potato: these babies pack plenty of vitamin A & C, and a great source of fiber to keep you feeling full and satisfied. Plus the sweet potato noodles soak up all of the delicious flavors in the soup without getting too soft. Best noodles ever!
Cheers to March and cheers to sharing a warm bowl with someone you love! Feel free to lady-and-the-tramp those sweet potato noodles… I won’t judge. xo!
More healthy chicken soup recipes to try:
The Best Chicken Soup You’ll Ever Eat
Butternut Squash Green Chile Chicken Soup
Golden Turmeric Chickpea Chicken Soup
Lightened-Up Slow Cooker Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Coconut Chicken Sweet Potato Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
- 1 bunch green onions, diced
- ¼ cup finely diced fresh basil
- 2 stalks lemongrass, tender white inner bulb only, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated turmeric (or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric)
- ¼ teaspoon red cayenne pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can full fat coconut milk
- 1 (32-ounce) container low sodium chicken broth
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, spiralized
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- To garnish: Cilantro, hot sauce and fresh lime juice
Instructions
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, add in garlic, ginger, green onion, basil and lemongrass. Saute for about 5 minute until the onions begin to turn translucent and slightly golden.
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Next add in turmeric, cayenne pepper, and salt, and stir for 30 seconds to release flavors.
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Add in coconut milk, chicken broth and chicken thighs. Stir well to combine. Bring soup to a boil. You’ll want the chicken to be covered by the broth so make sure you stir them down to the bottom.
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Reduce heat to medium low and simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.
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Once chicken is cooked, remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a cutting board to shred with two forks.
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Add chicken back to pot then stir in sweet potato noodles and bell pepper. Simmer for a few more minutes.
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Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serves 4. Garnish with cilantro, extra green onion, hot sauce and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Recipe Notes
To make vegetarian or vegan: Use vegetarian broth and sub 1 can of chickpeas for chicken.
Nutrition
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63 comments
I have to make this! This sounds so delicious and healthy 🙂 May I ask what spiralizer you use? There are so many to chose from at all different price points. Thank you 🙂
I second that question! Those “noodles” look perfect! Which spiralizer did you use?
I use the Inspiralizer! It’s awesome 🙂
It’s so delicious! I use the Inspiralizer 🙂
Thanks for this recipe! Sounds delish! Question- if you don’t have a “spiralizer” any suggestions on a second option how to prepare the sweet potatoes?
Can’t wait to try!
You could try thinly slicing them, or even small chunks of sweet potato would be delicious in here!
I really like the added coconut milk!! Spiralized sweet potatoes is SUCH an amazing idea. YUM!
LOVE cooking with coconut milk. It’s so creamy and delish! And yes the spiralized sweet potatoes might be my new fav for soups 🙂
When do you add the lemongrass? It’s not in the instructions, and I’ve never used it before!
Add it in with your garlic, ginger and green onions! Updated 🙂
Hi! When do you add in the basil? I would think maybe as a garnish, but I didn’t see it mentioned in the instructions?
Hi Lindsey! Add it in with your garlic, green onion, etc. Thanks for the catch – I’ve updated the recipe!
Finally got to looking at this! YUM, I can’t wait to make it! Next week I’ll hit the Asian supermarket for the lemongrass, turmeric and basil, have everything else yaye! It is gonna be so good, I already know!
Hope you love this one Denise!!
This looks delicious! Can you make this in the slow cooker? Can’t wait to try it!
That should work! I would just add in the sweet potato noodles last 🙂
Making this soon! We have tons of tumeric, a spiralizer, and an Asian market down the street for lemongrass! Thank you for such great Paleo recipes!
Just made this and it’s one of the best curries I’ve ever had! I couldn’t be bothered spiralising, so I just cut up the sweet potatoes and added them with the chicken. Awesome dish!
Aren’t the flavors amazing? Cut up sweet potatoes sound perfect in here too!
It is you noodles writing like james,lol Desperately needed comments ?Yes,james noodles?Yes, that is right, noodles,just not chinese lol
Hi, this is delicious but I’m confused about cooking the green onions until they’re “translucent and slightly golden” makes me think I should be using regular onions?
The white parts of the green onion will start to do that (just like regular onions!) Feel free to swap in regular onions, too, if you want 🙂
Hi! could you substitute carrot noodles?
Yes that would work!
Made this tonight for dinner and it was AMAZING! Added jalapeño and a little lime!
Perfect! Love those additions 🙂
Could I use the extra meat from my rotisserie chicken?
Thanks for the awesome recipe! It was great the first time I made it; I think it’s gonna become my go to
Absolutely! That’s a great idea.
Made this with leftover thanksgiving turkey and it was delish!! Didn’t have lemongrass but was still super flavorful. What a great way to use leftovers….thank you!!
Perfect! Such a great way to use leftovers.
When do you add the nut butter?
Thanks for the catch! Add it when you add the coconut milk & chicken 🙂
Could you make this in the instant pot?
I haven’t tried it! Let me know if you do 🙂
Just made this yummy soup and it is ah-mazing! Thank you!
I know I’ve already commented on this recipe but I just want to say I’ve made this soup several times since Thanksgiving, changing it up a bit each time, and it is soooo yum! I’ve used tofu instead of chicken or just thrown in some other veggies, the spiralized sweet potatoes are great but when I’m in a rush I just chop them instead…doesn’t matter it’s always delicious! This has already become a staple soup for the winter months…and easy and quick enough to throw together after a busy work day. Thank you!!!!
I’m officially obsessed with your blog. It’s like where have you been all my life? haha
I made this for dinner tonight, it was the best soup I have ever had. I added: cauliflower, mushrooms, green beans, peanut butter, a splash of soy sauce and a splash of fish sauce for some more layers of flavour. This will be my go-to recipe!! On another note, how do you store your lemongrass?
Haha I’m so glad you found it! Love your additions here. And I store it tightly wrapped in the fridge!
I made this over the weekend as it popped up in my Pinterest and OMG, so yummy. I struggled a bit with the sweet potatoes as my little Veggeti couldn’t quite get the job done. Also had never used lemongrass before and it turns out after reading the label on it, most of it doesn’t get used. Will probably leave that out next time because it was pretty pricey for two sprigs. I was going to ask what type of spiralizer you used to get your’s so perfect, but you’ve already provided that information! I added the peanut butter to mine and also a bit of curry powder and this is really yummy! Thanks for another great recipe, Monique!
Feel free to leave the lemongrass out – it will still be delicious! Glad you enjoyed 🙂
Made this last night. OH MY GOODNESS!!! So amazing. I seriously think it’s the best soup I’ve ever made!!
So happy to hear that, Karen! Love this one 🙂
This was amazing! I used leftover rotisserie chicken and it came together quickly. Even my toddler enjoyed it and my husband who is a little wary of curry-ish coconut dishes had seconds.
10/10 would make again!
Great idea with the leftover chicken – yum! So happy this one was husband-approved, too 🙂
Best soup ever! Coconut chicken seeet potato soup!! Amazing
So happy you love this one!
Wow, LOVE this healthy paleo recipe! I am back to my paleo diet (got tired of eating junk and putting on weight) and this is not just a healthy choice but also delicious! My whole family loves it. Just one question: can I freeze it? Thanks so much!
So happy you love this one! And yes, it should freeze well 🙂
Delicious if quite hot. Don’t think the grand kids would like They would say “too spicy”. Didnt have any lemon grass so missed it out. Will definitely make it again
Feel free to leave the cayenne pepper out if you’d like! Glad you enjoyed 🙂
Such wonderful flavours! We will keep this recipe for sure! Thank you!
So happy to hear that!
This soup is an absolute favorite in our family!! You won’t be disappointed 🙂
If you live in a warm Caribbean climate lemon. grass can be grown in a pot or garden like a green onion, the clumping kind.
If you find someone who growls it, you can ask for a chunk with root and start your own clump.. otherwise, I would try to root some from the store. Your recipes look delicious. I will try some. Thanks
Love that! I usually get mine from the store. Hope you find recipes here that you love!
So flavorful and delicious! The whole family loved it! Thank you for sharing!❤️
So happy to hear that!
I’m going to try this recipe tonight. Sounds so delicious! My only concern is the sweet potatoes getting mushy in soup over night. Haven’t read any reviews saying anything but was wondering as I eat leftovers for lunch the next day.
It is delicious! Feel free to simmer the sweet potato noodles for just a couple of minutes – they shouldn’t get mushy overnight 🙂
I make this recipe all the damn time. I recommend it to everyone I chat with about soup. Which weirdly comes up a lot??? So scrumptious and if you don’t want to spiralize the sweet potatoes they are just as good cut into chunks!
Absolutely wonderful coconut Thai sweet potatoe chicken soup!!! All my company loved it!!!
Yum! So pumped to hear that you and your guests are loving this recipe 🙂
It was fun to make and I’m sure it will be delicious. The pictures show an orange colored sweet potato, which is actually a yam, right? Well I got sweet potatoes that are white… I hope they work.