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Chicken, vegetable and garlic soup in a pot - hCG diet weight loss recipe

Chicken, Vegetable & Garlic Soup

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This is the food I recommend to our clients whenever they are suffering with colds, flu or infection of any kind.
Chicken, vegetable & garlic soup is believed to have antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial properties as well as being food for the soul.
It has always been our favourite soup recipe – it is quick and simple to make but tastes delicious -we hope you enjoy our version!

Ingredients

  • 3 large chicken breasts or 6 thigh fillets chopped into small cubes
  • 1 large brown onion chopped
  • 2 large sticks celery, including tops chopped into chunks
  • 10 Brussels sprouts
  • 12 mushrooms cut into quarters
  • 1/2 broccoli head chopped
  • 1/4 cauliflower chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled & chopped
  • 1 sweet potato peeled & chopped into cubes
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1/4 tsp chilli paste optional
  • 1/2 tsp curry powder
  • 2 dessertspoon Massel chicken stock powder
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1/2 tbsp dried mixed herbs.

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients into a large sauce pan and cover with water. Stir the contents as you bring it to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour. Serve while still chunky and sprinkle with black pepper.
  • This soup is ideal for including in a weight loss program, especially in the cooler months. It has a great balance of pure protein and low GI carbohydrates. It is easy to digest and provides an abundance of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Notes

Suitable for freezing.