Fridays Asparagus Soup Hcg Recipes

FRIDAY'S ASPARAGUS SOUP - HCG

Steps:

• Trim asparagus to remove tough ends of the stalk and steam until soft.
• Puree asparagus with broth and spices in a blender or food processor.
• Heat soup in saucepan and enjoy.

TEX/MEX CHILI - HCG PHASE 2

Steps:

• Heat oil or broth in large, deep skillet. Fry ground beef and onions until cooked through.
• In the meantime, blend tomatoes and garlic in food processor or blender until liquefied. Pour into skillet, over fried ground beef and onions.
• Mix in the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer at least 30 minutes. Add water to prevent burning and to thin out the sauce. The longer it simmers, the more flavorful it gets.
• *NOTE: I follow the HCG protocol that allows limited use (up to 1TB) of extra virgin olive oil or extra virgin coconut oil per day. If this is not your case, replace oil with homemade beef bone broth.

TRADITIONAL SHRIMP COCKTAIL - HCG PHASE 2

Steps:

• Steam shrimp until pink and well cooked. Chill for 30 minutes.
• Mix all other ingredients together and chill to allow spices to marinate. Add water as needed for desired consistency.
• Can be served on ice or lettuce leaves.

BROCCOLI CHICKEN SOUP (HCG - PHASE 2)

Steps:

• Pour water in a medium sized pot on medium heat and add all ingredients.
• Let simmer for 20-60 minutes (until broccoli is tender).
• Eat half and save the other half for the next day or whenever. =).

HOMEMADE CHICKEN MEATBALL SOUP - HCG PHASE 2

Steps:

• Meatballs: In a small bowl, combine first 9 ingredients (ground chicken, minced onion, garlic, sage, marjoram, thyme, onion powder, garlic powder and Melba toast crumbs). Form into small meatballs (about 6).
• Broth: In a pot, combine broth, garlic and remaining spices (bay leaf, cayenne, salt, pepper). Bring to a boil.
• Add meatballs to the broth, reduce heat, cover and cook for 30 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through. Add celery the last 5-10 minutes of cooking.
• Add apple cider vinegar just before serving.

CREAM OF FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP II

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine asparagus, chopped onion, and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered until asparagus is tender, about 12 minutes. Process the mixture in a blender to puree the vegetables. Set aside.
• In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Whisk in the remaining chicken broth, and increase the heat to medium. Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture boils. Stir in the asparagus puree and the milk.
• Put the sour cream in a small bowl, and stir in a ladleful of the hot soup. Add the sour cream mixture and the lemon juice to the soup. Stir while heating the soup to serving temperature, but don't allow it to boil. Serve immediately.

QUICK SAUTEED ASPARAGUS - HCG FRIENDLY

Steps:

• Add asparagus in a saute pan along with water over medium heat.
• Stir frequently, for approximately 2 -3 minutes.
• Add remaining spices, squeezed juice of half lemon and more water if needed; cover and cook for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Enjoy!

ASPARAGUS SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Melt the butter in the oil in a pot over medium-low heat. Add the onions and garlic; cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Add the broth; heat to boiling.
• 2. Trim woody ends off the asparagus. Reserve the tips, then cut the stalks into 1-inch pieces; add to broth. Add the carrots, parsley, tarragon, salt, pepper and cayenne to broth. Simmer, partially covered, until the vegetables are tender, about 45 to 50 minutes.
• 3. Puree in batches in a blender or a food processor, then strain soup back into the pot.
• 4. Before serving, add the asparagus tips and simmer over medium-low heat until the tips are tender and soup is hot, about 10 minutes.
• 5. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, if desired, and a sprinkling of diced tomato.

THAI BEEF SOUP - HCG PHASE 2

Steps:

• Heat broth. Add Bragg's, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, green onion, garlic, ginger and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add beef and cabbage. Cook for 20-30 minutes until cabbage has softened.
• Add salt, pepper and Stevia to taste.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro.

MAMA'S TANGY VINEGAR CHICKEN - HCG PHASE 2

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cook chicken through. Deglaze the pan periodically with a little water to create a sauce.

SPANISH TOMATO BASIL SOUP - HCG PHASE 2

Steps:

• Pour broth in saucepan and add bay leaf.
• Purée remaining ingredients in a food processor or blender.
• Pour purée in saucepan with broth and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Serve hot, garnish with fresh basil leaves or parsley.