I read and modified the homestyle beef soup to a chicken noodle we have been basically using for years. I am really a novice at this and only started on the diet two days ago. So far so good. I would be very interested in any comments you may have about my choices and my counting. In Canada we pay a high price for Olive oil and can get canola oil at a much cheaper price. Is there a significant difference between the two oils? (Editor's note: Olive oil is much better. Canola oil contains polyunsaturated fats and is prone to oxidation.)
Two, four-block meals
Ingredients:
8 oz. skinless or 12 oz. ground Chicken Breast
2 1/2 cups celery, diced fine
1 cup carrots, diced fine
2 cups onion, diced fine
1/2 cup egg noodles
1/2 cup tomato puree
2 2 /3 teaspoons olive oil (canola oil?)
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon or 2 chicken cubes
Pepper to taste
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder or flakes
1/8 teaspoon marjoram
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon chives
1 teaspoon parsley
1/8 teaspoon oregano
Instructions:
Cut the chicken breasts into bite size chunks or use ground chicken breast. Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally until all vegetables are tender. Divide between two soup dishes and serve. Note: Chicken bouillon and/or cubes contain some fat.