Asian Chicken Noodle Soup South Beach Diet Phase 2 Food

EASY ASIAN CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• Prepare vegetables. Bring waterchestnuts and carrots to a boil in a large (16 quart) stewpot with about 6 quarts of water (when all ingredients are added your pot should be about 1/2 full). Add chicken, seasonings, soy sauce, and other vegetables and continue to boil about 5 more minutes.
• Break up rice noodles into shorter strands, add to soup, continue to boil for about 5 more minutes, then reduce to simmer for about 10 minutes. Add salt and additional pepper if desired. When noodles are tender, soup is done.
• Top off each serving with a handful of chow mein noodles.

CHICKEN AND LENTIL STEW (SOUTH BEACH DIET PHASE 2)

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, basil, oregano, pepper, and a pinch of salt; reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirrring occasionally, 4 minutes.
• Stir in tomato paste and cook 3 minutes longer.
• Stir in chicken breasts and cook for 1 minute. Add lentils, tomatoes, and their juices, and broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to low, cover and cook until chicken is cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Stir in spinach, cover, and cook 1 minute longer or until spinach wilts. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm.

ASIAN CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• Slice the chicken breasts into strips about 1cm wide and the full length of the breast. Briefly marinate the chicken in the sake and leave to one side for a few mins.
• Mix the ginger with the whites of the spring onions, soy sauce, sesame oil and garlic.
• Put 2 litres of water in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Pour in the ginger soy mixture, reduce the heat and cook just below a simmer for 5 mins.
• Add the chicken and sake mix, noodles and chillies to the stock and turn the heat up. As soon as the broth comes to the boil, turn off the heat. Slowly pour the egg into the broth, stirring all the time. Add the green parts of the spring onions and stir through. Leave to sit for 2 mins.
• Ladle the soup evenly into six bowls. Sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds and coriander, with a few seaweed flakes, if you like.

ASIAN CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• Mix soy sauce, mirin, 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil, garlic, ginger, sugar, vinegar, and chile paste in a small bowl.
• Heat the broth in a medium saucepan. Add the soy sauce mixture, the chicken, and the vegetables and bring to a boil. Simmer for two minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Taste and adjust seasonings.
• Pour over prepared Chinese noodles. Garnish with cilantro and scallions.

ASIAN CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP (SOUTH BEACH DIET PHASE 2)

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add scallions, celery, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally until softened. About 7 minutes.
• Stir in chicken breasts, Napa cabbage, and salt. Add broth, bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
• Increase heat and bring to a low boil, then add soba noodles. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and chile-cgarlic paste. Serve hot.

BAKED SWEET POTATO CHIPS (SOUTH BEACH DIET PHASE 2)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400.
• In a large bowl, toss potatoes with oil and seasonings. Spread in a single layer on two large baking sheets and bake for 10 mintues.
• With a spatula, turn slices over and continue baking until chips are golden, about 7 minutes longer.

LOBSTER BISQUE (SOUTH BEACH DIET PHASE 2)

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery, thyme, salt and pepper; cook until softened about 7 minutes.
• Stir in whole wheat flour; cook stirring occasionally until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in chicken broth, tomato puree, and sherry; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
• Add lobster and simmer, covered, until lobster is opaque, about 6 minutes. Stir in milk, plum tomato, parsley, paprika, and hot pepper sauce; bring to a simmer and sevre hot.

GREEK VEGGIE WRAP (SOUTH BEACH DIET PHASE 2)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in large bowl with exception of tortillas.
• Divide among 4 tortillas. Wrap burrito style.

AMAZING VEGETABLE SOUP (SOUTH BEACH DIET)

Steps:

• Combine broth, cabbage, celery, leek, garlic, and green beans in an 8-quart soup pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until green beans are just tender.
• Add tomatoes, zucchini, and squash (and navy beans, if using) and cook an additional 45 minutes.
• Serve hot, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese or with a spoonful of pesto stirred in, as desired.

SPICY MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP (SOUTH BEACH STYLE!)

Steps:

• Cut your chicken breasts into small strips about 2 inches long.
• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeño; cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender, 5 minutes.
• Stir in garlic and cumin; cook 30 seconds more.
• Add broth, increase heat to high, and bring to a rapid simmer. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Stir the pan making sure to get all the bits of onion, jalapeño and cumin are well mixed into the soup and not stuck to the bottom of the pan.
• Stir in salsa (don't drain), bring back to simmer, season with salt and pepper to taste and top with cilantro if desired.

THAI SHRIMP SOUP (SOUTH BEACH DIET PHASE 2)

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine broth, lemon juice, scallion whites, ginger, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium high heat; cover and reduce heat to medium low, and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
• Stir in coconut milk (it will appear to curdle at first), then add shrimp, tomatoes ang their juices, chili garlic sauce, and fish sauce. Return to a simmer and cook until shrimp are opaque and cooked through, about 3 minutes.
• Remove pan from the heat, divide into 4 bowls, and serve.

CREAMY MUSHROOM LEEK SOUP (SOUTH BEACH DIET PHASE 2)

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add leeks, garlic, thyme and salt and cayenne. Cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 7 minutes.
• Stir in flour, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
• Add mushrooms, and chicken broth, and bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
• Transfer half the soup to a blender and puree until smooth. Return soup to pan, add sour cream and stir to combine. Return to a simmer and adjust seasonings. Serve hot.