Asian Chicken Noodle Soup South Beach Diet Phase 2 Recipes

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.

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.

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.