Aromatic Chicken and Vegetable Soup (Paleo, AIP, Keto, Whole30)

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in chicken can be more economical.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth reduces calories and can be made easily with pantry staples.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Press the sauté button on the Instant Pot to heat it up.

Chop 2 large onions (1 small red onion and 1 extra large yellow onion) roughly.

Add olive oil to the Instant Pot once hot, then add the chopped onions.

Chop 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger and 2 tablespoons of fresh garlic, then add them to the pot.

Shred 1/4 cabbage and add it to the pot with the onions, ginger, and garlic.

Chop 1 medium carrot and slice 12 whole mushrooms, then add them to the pot, stirring periodically to prevent burning.

Add 12 whole peppercorns, 1 bay leaf, 2 teaspoons of Himalayan pink salt, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 tablespoon of coriander powder, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of white pepper to the pot.

Measure and add 6 cups of filtered water to the pot and stir.

Add 1.5 to 2 pounds of boneless chicken thighs to the pot, along with 2 whole cloves and 1 cinnamon stick.

Add fresh rosemary and thyme to the pot as herbs.

Cancel sauté mode, then set the Instant Pot to pressure cook for 10 minutes with the valve in the sealing position.

While the chicken is pressure cooking, chop additional vegetables: 1 medium zucchini and scallions.

Once the pressure cooking is complete, release the pressure and remove the chicken pieces from the pot.

Shred the chicken using hands or a fork, then return the shredded chicken to the pot.

Add the chopped zucchini and scallions to the pot, placing the lid loosely over it.

Add 2 cups of water to the pot to help cool it down faster.

Cook on sauté mode for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until zucchini and scallions are tender.

Stir everything together and check the seasoning, adding more salt or freshly cracked black pepper if needed.

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