Healing Chicken Stew

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup fresh gingerroot
• 1 1/2 cups cubed sweet potatoes
• 5 ounces sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 3/4 lb chicken breast
• 1/4 cup hot paprika

• 1 (15 ounce) can light coconut milk
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 2 cups chopped kale
• 1/2 cup bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons garlic, mashed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• water, to keep all covered through cooking and to make desired amount broth

Directions

1. 1

   in stock pot, heat oil over medium heat.

2. 2

   add garlic, thin sliced ginger, pepper, and mushrooms to soften.

3. 3

   add sweet potato, paprika, and curry powder

4. 4

   cover with water.

5. 5

   add chicken and cover- allow water to reach slow simmer.

6. 6

   reduce heat and simmer until chicken and vegetables are cooked through- chicken should fall apart and potatoes should be soft- check every 30 minutes.

7. 7

   when stew is ready, place kale on top, cover and steam for approximately 10 minutes- leave kale crisp.

8. 8

   right before serving, add coconut milk and stir.

9. 9

   could also be made in slow cooker on low.