Cortisol calming Italian Chicken Soup
Active time: 25min Total time: 10min Servings: 8 Recipe from: Realplans
Why?
High in protein - great for muscle growth
Stable energy - no blood sugar spikes
Cortisol calming
Hormone support
Great for the gut - plenty of microbiome goodness
Ingredients:
1 large egg
600gms hot Italian sausage, (removed from casings)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
3 tablespoons almond flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, (diced)
3 cloves garlic, (minced)
2 large carrots, (diced)
3 stalks celery, (diced)
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, blend
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 cups chicken stock, or broth (make your own here)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup leafy greens, like spinach or Swiss chard roughly chopped
sea salt and ground black pepper, (to taste)
How to prepare
Combine the ingredients for the meatballs in a large bowl and form into 1” balls, or slightly smaller if you prefer.
In a dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the meatballs to the pot. Cook about 8 minutes, turning several times, until cooked through.
Remove the meatballs and set aside on a plate, leaving the drippings in the pot.
With the heat on medium, add the onions, garlic, celery and carrots to the pot and sauté for 5-8 minutes or until soft and fragrant. Add in the spices plus sea salt and black pepper, and stir to combine flavors.
Add the chicken stock and lemon juice to the pot and bring to a simmer. Add the cooked meatballs in the soup, then the kale. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then remove from heat.
Whisk the egg, then slowly drizzle it in a circular motion, over the soup while whisking with a fork. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste. Enjoy!
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