one week until christmas & a recipe

this time next week, we will all be celebrating christmas! it has crept up on us! i have all but a few of our presents wrapped and mom and i are in the process of holiday baking and planning out the menus! today was busy spent running some last minute errands and such getting ready for christmas! tonight for supper i made a soup that i just had to share. it was delicious and makes a good amount so there is plenty leftover for lunches. we picked up some vegetable spring rolls from our favorite thai restaurant and called it a meal!

thai peanut chicken soup

1 1/4 cups chopped onions

1 cup chopped carrots

1 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

1 tbsp minced garlic

1 1/2 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1 1/2 tsp red pepper

1 tsp curry powder

6 cups reduced sodium chicken broth

2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breasts

1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes with onion and garlic

1/3 cup Better N Peanut Butter

1/3 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter

1/3 cup dry instant couscous 

4 cups fresh spinach leaves

peanuts and sriracha, for topping 

1. In a large soup pot, cook onion, carrots, celery and bell pepper until soft. add garlic and spices and sauté for about a minute. 
2. stir in broth, chicken and tomatoes. bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. meanwhile, cook couscous according to package directions and set aside. 
4. stir in Better N Peanut Butter and peanut butter, making sure it is well blended. add couscous and spinach and stir. cover and remove from heat. let sit for 5 minutes.
5. serve garnished with peanuts and sriracha for some spice! 

we all loved this recipe! it is quite filling and full of healthy vegetables and high in protein! enjoy!

xoxo,

clp