Chicken & Bok Choy Soup

Chicken & Bok Choy Soup

Chicken & Bok Choy Soup

Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups water
  • 4 teaspoons chicken broth
  • 4 carrots sliced
  • 8 large bok choy ribs with leaves finely chopped
  • 4 stalks broccolini chopped into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Method
 

  1. Spritz the bottom of large pot with olive oil spray and saute onion and garlic over medium heat until onion is softened and translucent.
  2. Add water, chicken broth, carrots, bok choy, and broccolini; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are slightly tender, about 10 minutes. Add chicken; continue simmering until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.

 

Acorn Squash Smoothie

Acorn Squash Smoothie

Acorn Squash Smoothie

Servings: 1 serving
Course: Smoothie

Ingredients
  

  • 1 scoop Fat Flush Vanilla Whey
  • 1 scoop Flora-Key
  • 1/2 cup cooked acorn squash cooled
  • 1 teaspoon flaxseed oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 cup cran-water

Method
 

  1. Add all ingredients to blender and mix well. Pour into glass and enjoy.

 

Fat Flush Pumpkin Soup

Fat Flush Pumpkin Soup

Fat Flush Pumpkin Soup

Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Soup

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs pumpkin or other winter squash can substitute sweet potatoes for 1 lb, cut into small pieces
  • 2 medium onions diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2-3 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 2 medium fresh tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon stevia
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Dash of cayenne to taste
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 5 cups low sodium vegetable or chicken stock

Method
 

  1. Saute onions and garlic in small amount of stock until onions are clear. Add all other ingredients.
  2. Bring to boil, then simmer 20-25 minutes.
  3. Rinse blender in boiling water, then blend all ingredients in batches.
  4. Variation: Add a dollop of plain yogurt on top for phase 3.

 

Sweet Potato Colcannon

Sweet Potato Colcannon

Sweet Potato Colcannon

Course: Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound cabbage or kale coarsely chopped
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 cup broth
  • 1 pound sweet potatoes peeled
  • 4-5 cloves of garlic roasted or crushed
  • dash of ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons flaxseed oil
  • 3 green onions chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Cook cabbage or kale and onions in broth over medium heat until tender.
  2. Steam sweet potatoes until tender, then cut into cubes.
  3. Add cabbage and onions mixture and sweet potatoes to blender or mixer and blend until you reach a "fluffy" consistency. Add spices and mix well. Reheat mixture if necessary.
  4. Just before serving, stir in the flaxseed oil and garnish with chopped green onions.
  5. Contributed by CSoar, Forum Moderator

 

Braised Asparagus and Onions

Braised Asparagus and Onions

Braised Asparagus and Onions

Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup red onion sliced
  • 1/8 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 pound asparagus bias-sliced into 2" pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts cut into thin strips

Method
 

  1. Add onions to medium skillet with spritz of olive oil spray and braise until onions are translucent. Add chicken broth to keep from burning.
  2. In a medium saucepan, cook asparagus covered in a small amount of boiling salted water for 5-7 minutes or until just tender. Drain and add to onions in skillet.
  3. Add oregano and garlic powder to mixture and stir to coat. Add water chestnuts and cover and cook about 1 minute, or until heated through. Serve immediately.

 

Enroll now in the Smoothie Shakedown Challenge...