Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Clean, Low-Carb, Southwest Chicken Soup

Another long absence from blog-land, but here's a recipe I just made up, and thankfully remembered to write down...

Ingredients:
  • 2 lbs. Extra Lean Ground Chicken
  • 1, 15 oz. can Diced Tomatoes
  • 1, 15 oz. can No Salt Added Corn
  • 1, 15 oz. can Low Sodium Chick Peas
  • 10 oz. Salsa
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 1, 4 oz. can Chopped Jalapenos
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 cups Water
  • 14.5 oz. Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 3 cups Spinach, roughly shredded by hand
  • 2 large Zucchini, roughly chopped
  • 2 medium Yellow Squash, roughly chopped
  • 2 large Bell Peppers, chopped (I used green and orange)
  • 3 cups Frozen Chopped Broccoli
  • Garlic Powder, Chili Powder, and Red Pepper Flakes to taste

In a large pot, saute chicken, onions, garlic, and broccoli with garlic powder, until chicken is fully cooked
Add all other ingredients, and stir well
Bring to a boil
Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes



Makes 8 Hearty Servings

Calories:  262
Macros:  29g Carbs, 2g Fat, 36g Protein