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Chicken Zucchini Soup (30min Recipe)
-Ingredients-
1tsp olive oil
1 large onion diced
8 cups chicken or turkey broth
1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
1/2 tsp basil
1 cup carrot sliced
1 cup celery sliced
2 cups Chopped chicken or turkey
1 large Zucchini
1 tbs chopped Parsley
Salt & pepper to your tasting!
-Directions-
Slice your Zucchini into strips
Heat a pan with oil over medium heat. Cook onion until its tender add your meat. Cook til brown (5mins)
Add broth, seasonings, carrots, & celery, let simmer uncovered (15-20mins) or until veggies are tender.
Add Zucchini strips let Cook 1-2mins (or until tender)
Let it sit 2mins to soften & then serve!
Low carb Foods
Meats such as, Chicken breast, lean cuts of beef e.g. sirloin & tenderloin, Pork, Shellfish, Tofu.
Fats such as Avocados, Coconut oil, Nuts e.g. Almonds, Walnuts & Pecans, Seeds Pumpkin, Chia, & Flax, Salmon, Greek yogurt.
Non-starch Veggies such as leafy greens e.g. Spinach, Kale, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Bell peppers, Zucchini, Cucumber, Green beans, & Mushrooms.
Fruits- Berries e.g. strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, Melons such as watermelon, cantaloupe, dew melon, peaches, plums, & kiwi. (these have natural sugars)
Beans- lentils, chickpeas, green peas, black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, navy beans.
Beverages- Water, unsweet teas, Unsweet black coffee, Sugar free sparkling water (moderation some have high sodium) bone broth, Diet drinks (in moderation always check the labels) Sugar free soda (check labels & drink in moderation) red or white wine, spirits (without sugary mixers)
These are just suggestions not required!
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