When I had to do the Autoimmune Paleo diet– BOY was I lost. Lucky I found the protocol, but I hemmed and hawed on actually starting it. Then one day- BOOM! My body forced me into it, thus starting my autoimmune recovery mission.

As a foodie, this felt like a death sentence. I promise you it’s not! It doesn’t have to be! Eventually I started working my way around the kitchen, using skills I had picked up along the way to create amazing dishes that still satisfy me, even though I do not have to adhere to such a stringent protocol.

I make this soup every single Autumn/Winter now, when I need a comforting bowl of something delicious to sooth the day’s ills and nourish myself completely.

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Ingredients in Nightshade-Free Potato Soup

Cauliflower – his is the foundation of the soup. Cauliflower becomes creamy and delicious when blended into a soup. In fact, you could skip every step after the blending, and you’d still have a delicious soup.

Bone Broth – I love Kettle & Fire if I do not have scratch-made bone broth on hand. You could really use any broth you’d like, but I love the body chicken bone both provides to this soup.

Coconut Milk – This is my replacement for heavy cream. You may use half & half, if you’d like. While that may not be on the AIP protocol, you may certainly take liberties when you’re adapting to your normal diet.

Nutritional Yeast – This is a staple in the dairy-free kitchen. If you’re unfamiliar, this is a way to include a cheese-like bite to any dish, and adds flavor and body to this soup. Plus, this stuff has incredible health benefits, including a hefty dose of b-vitamins. I like Bragg Nutritional Yeast, but you may use your favorite brand.

• Check out my blog about Nutritional Yeast here!

White Sweet Potato – I had not had any reason to eat beyond the “regular” orange sweet potatoes we have. You’ll find that this is a starchier potato, that tastes a bit more like a regular potato.

Arrowroot Starch – I use this 1:1 as a replacement for corn starch in paleo and AIP recipes. Weird note on this one, but sometimes you will see it sold in the spice aisle. Do not buy this one, the pricing is exorbitant. Buy yourself a bag of Bob’s Red Mill Arrowroot if you need a quantity of arrowroot.

Thick Cut Bacon – You may use your discretion here. I like thick cut. You may also cook up a whole lot more bacon and get loads of bacon in every bite. It’s all up to you.

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Loaded Fauxtato Soup

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American

Keyword autoimmune paleo, bacon

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 475kcal

Equipment

• 1 5 qt dutch oven
• 1 Sauté Pan

Ingredients

Soup

• 10 cups cauliflower chopped into 1-2 inch pieces (~ 2 small heads)
• 1 quart bone broth
• 1 medium yellow onion chopped
• 8 cloves garlic whole
• 1- 13.5 oz can coconut milk
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 4 tsp kosher salt or to taste
• 4 cups of white sweet potato medium dice
• 2 tsp arrowroot starch mixed with 3 tsp cold water

Garnishes

• 6 strips thick cut bacon chopped into ½ in pieces
• 1 bunch of green onions sliced

Instructions

• In a large pot, place cauliflower, onion, garlic, and bone broth and bring to a boil over medium high heat, and cook until cauliflower is tender.
• While this boils, you can cook your bacon in a separate pan until crispy. Drain and set aside.
• Once your cauliflower is tender, remove from heat. You can purée with an immersion blender. As you blend, gradually pour in the coconut milk, so that it emulsifies into the soup.
• Add in your chopped white sweet potato, salt, and nutritional yeast. Simmer over medium heat until potatoes are tender to the bite.
• Pour in your arrowroot starch mixture and stir well, and cook for one more minute. Serve hot, topped with green onions and reserved bacon.

Notes

*You may substitute heavy cream, if tolerated.

**If you can tolerate dairy, go ahead and leave out the nutritional yeast and add cheese at the end.

***If you do not have an immersion blender, you may do this in 2-4 parts in a regular blender. Just divide up the coconut milk throughout your blending sessions so that it emulsifies through the whole batch

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 1959mg | Potassium: 1142mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 12593IU | Vitamin C: 87mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 3mg

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Thai-inspired, NOT Thai food.

I am ostensibly not Thai, and my primary experience with the cuisine is indulging in savory curries, stir fried noodles, and various apps one could find in Thai restaurants. However, I can say that for the culinary restricted, many of the flavors of Thai (and all Asian cuisines) are fairly inaccessible.

No gluten, no corn – no fun. Yes, but if you could at least enjoy similar flavors, perhaps you wouldn’t think that way! Perhaps you will find joy in food again, instead of lamenting the loss of foods that are no longer in your dietary wheelhouse. At least, one could hope. I thought this Paleo Chicken Meatballs Recipe would simply be more fun with meatballs vs. slices of chicken, and my family seems to agree!

Part of accepting dietary restrictions is eliminating emotional attachments to food. It may seem like a silly to some… It sounds a bit ridiculous to be attached to food, doesn’t it? If being faced with giving up your favorite foods causes you to emotionally wonder how you will live, then you may want to reconsider your relationship with food.

Sometimes, we do not have to give up foods we hold dear. Sometimes we’re lucky. I created this recipe to adapt to an autoimmune paleo protocol, as a play on Tom Kha Gai. Over the years have reworked it to be adaptable no matter what my diet may be at that point in time. While I may not consider it Thai food, it certainly scratches the itch and appeases the cravings when one must go without.

Paleo Chicken Meatballs Recipe in Lemongrass-Coconut Broth Ingredients

Avocado Oil – This is a paleo-friendly and Whole30-friendly oil, that has a high smokepoint. In this recipe, this is used to sear the meatballs for extra flavor.

Ground Chicken – Any ground meat could work in this recipe, but I always use chicken.

Tapioca Starch or Arrowroot Starch – This is used to help bind the meatballs, and keep them sturdy through the cooking process.

Coconut Aminos – This is a pantry essential for paleo or autoimmune paleo cooking.

Lemongrass – This is an incredibly fragrant herb, used frequently in Southeast Asian cuisines. If you buy this at an Asian market, you will usually find full stalks. You can also simply buy it in the fresh herbs section of the produce department.

Ginger – I always have this on stand-by in any of my Asian-inspired dishes. It simply won’t taste right without it. Since this is a play on Tom Kha Gai soup, galangal may also be substituted!

Lime Leaves – We don’t use the K-word around these parts, but you may find them labeled as such. I will not publish it here, because the origin of the word came from a racial epithet. If you are unable to find these leaves, large strips of lime zest makes an effective substitute.

Coconut Cream – You may also use a good quality coconut milk. It won’t be nearly as creamy, but it will be just as delicious!

Time Saving Cooking Tips & Recipe Notes

Buy pre-processed vegetables – This recipe comes together far more quickly than you may expect. Especially when you purchase pre-cut bok choy/green vegetables or shredded carrots. Sometimes I use a mix of vegetables like broccoli, carrots, and snap peas.

Unable to find Lime Leaves? Large strips of lime zest makes an effective substitute.

If you wish to add some spice – serving this with chili oil or sriracha changes the flavor dramatically.

Serving to your family? Make your paleo diet easier on them by simply cooking a pot of rice to enjoy alongside the dish.

Keeping it AIP? Use collagen as an egg substitute in the meatballs, and do not garnish with chile seasonings.

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Chicken Meatballs in Lemongrass-Coconut Broth

Fragrant, comforting, and perfect for cooler temps or simply feeling under the weather. I like to serve it with rice for my family, but with roasted sweet potatoes for myself. Plus, it makes a lot of food, so you can feed your whole family or feed yourself with some tasty meal prep.

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine Asian-Inspired

Keyword autoimmune paleo, chicken, chicken recipes, gluten free, low carb, paleo, whole30

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 6 People

Calories 579kcal

Author ChesCooks

Ingredients

Meatballs:

• 2 # Ground Chicken
• 1 Egg or 2 tsp collagen powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp kosher salt
• 4 green onions sliced thin
• 2 tbsp Coconut Aminos
• 1 tbsp Tapioca Starch or Arrowroot Starch
• 2-3 tbsp avocado oil

Soup:

• 3 stalks Lemongrass broken (or one .66oz package)
• 1 tbsp minced Ginger
• 3-4 Lime Leaves
• 2 Green Onions cut in 1-inch pieces
• 1 qt Chicken Stock
• 1 can of Coconut Cream
• Salt TT
• 3-4 heads Baby Bok Choy
• 3 medium Carrots julienned, spiralized, or shredded
• 1 # White Button Mushrooms halved

Instructions

• Mix ground chicken, collagen/egg, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, sliced green onion, coconut aminos, and starch in a bowl until just combined. Shape in 2 tbsp balls and set aside. Yield 24 meatballs balls.
• Preheat stock pot (at least 3.5 qt), and add in avocado oil to preheat. Sear meatballs in batches until browned on both sides and remove from pot.
• Add in lemongrass, ginger, and green onions. Deglaze with chicken stock and add meatballs back to the pot. Bring soup to a boil, then down to a simmer. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
• Add in remaining ingredients, and simmer for 10 more minutes until vegetables are cooked through.
• Garnish with Thai basil and lime wedges, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballs and broth | Calories: 579kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 1633mg | Potassium: 1571mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5282IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 4mg

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