#mexican chicken tortilla soup recipe

[saltandlavenderblog]

Creamy chicken tortilla soup recipe

[vegan-nom-noms]

Vegan Chick’n Tortilla Soup

[montyashley]

Chicken Tortilla Soup III The base for this chicken stew with Mexican seasonings is made by combining chicken broth and salsa with half-and-half and condensed cream of chicken soup. Garnish with tortilla chips and grated cheese. 4 cups half-and-half, 3 cloves garlic minced, 1 can creamed corn, 6 boneless chicken breast halves - cooked skinned, 16 ounces tortilla chips, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 3 cans chicken broth, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 onion chopped, 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, 3 tablespoons margarine, 1 cup fresh salsa, 1 packet dry fajita seasoning

[hoval-official]

Recipe for Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup with RO*TEL This 30-minute chicken tortilla soup is incredibly easy to make and contains leftover chicken along with corn, beans, RO*TEL® tomatoes, and other Mexican-inspired ingredients. 1.5 pounds shredded cooked chicken breast, 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips or to taste, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1/4 cup sour cream or to taste, 1 can Southwestern-flavored pinto beans, 1 can whole kernel corn undrained, 1 can Mexican-style diced tomatoes undrained, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 can diced tomatoes and green chiles undrained, 3 cups chicken broth, 1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

[writreadsaid]

Recipe for Mexican-Inspired Chicken and Gnocchi Corn Chowder

This delicious chicken and gnocchi chowder makes the ideal meal on a chilly night and has a Mexican flavor thanks to chile peppers, corn, and spices.

[chapteronetobecontinued]

Soup - Chicken Tortilla Soup III

[bangtanhoneys]

BTS MOMENTS: Taehyung & Grace - Jinny's Kitchen

Taehyung was getting proud of his cooking and even if they were simple Korean dishes, he was getting more confident. The cooking lessons had clearly paid off as well as watching Seokjin in the kitchen and then his personal cooking lessons with Grace before he had left for Mexico. 

Right now he was making what Grace called an essential meal for everyone - a casserole. She had grown up in England and had lived on homemade food, including casseroles, and that followed her to South Korea where she would cook food for the rest of bangtan and sometimes their crew so now Taehyung was repaying the favour for Jinny’s kitchen.

She had made Mexican chicken casserole as a lesson before Taehyung had left and together they had followed the recipe, though she let Taehyung do most of it so he left confident enough to do it on his own. 

He glanced up from where he was cooking onion, jalapeno and garlic then added the already pre-cooked chicken with black beans, corn, a bit of salt, chilli powder, cumin and ground black pepper and he cooked that, stirring occasionally. 

Realising he had been quiet from what he was doing, Taehyung adjusted the mask he was wearing and leaned away from the skillet in which he was stirring. “Noona taught me how to make this to make for everyone while we were quiet and right now we’re not open yet so I wanted to make this casserole for everyone to enjoy,” he explained as he added tomatoes and a can of cream chicken soup. 

“It looks a bit odd right now, but it was amazing when I cooked this back home with noona. She made me do everything so I felt confident but she always there in case I was unsure. I’m going to ask her to teach me how to bake when I go back,” he added as he stirred before grabbing the dish Grace had sent along.

He spread half of the chicken mixture on the bottom, then he topped it with half of the crushed tortilla chips, cheddar cheese and another type of cheese. He then repeated it until he skillet was empty then popped the casserole in the oven. 

“I can’t wait to send Noona a photo of this,” he said as he turned to wash the dishes he had used. The camera soon cut to the casserole being pulled out of the oven and the subtitles over the screen read, ‘Thank you Grace-noona for your food. From everyone at Jinny’s kitchen. Please come out and feed us next season.’

In return, Grace uploaded the recipe to weverse for everyone to enjoy.

Note: recipe in question - https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a43390037/mexican-chicken-casserole-recipe/

[prommethium]

He said that he was craving Aztec soup.

Because he is my dad, of course I made it!!

Now, I'm sharing just because I'm saving MY recipe here and for the ones who would like to eat some decent fucking Mexican food.

INGREDIENTS FOR THE 3 LITERS OF SOUP. 

6 big tomatoes

4 garlic cloves

1 big ass onion

2 chiles guajillo (dried mirasol)

2 chiles de guisar/ancho (dried Capsicum annuum)

120g of chile chipotle 

1 chicken leg (or just a chicken bone... any bone)

2 chicken breast

carrots to taste

potatoes to taste

Cucurbita to taste (that green veggie)

2 Avocados

Fresh cheese to taste (when I mean fresh, I mean; go and buy it from your local market, not the shit that has probably 6 months in a fridge, this needs a cheese that breaks once you slightly press it between your fingers) if you can't get it, use mozzarella.

15 tortillas (please use tortillas made of CORN, but if you don't have them... well then the dish you will prepare can't be called "Aztec," but hey, you have my permission to use bread or even those shitty nachos BUT YOU CAN'T USE DORITOS... or I'm personally chasing you over and murdering you.)  

Spices

METODOLOGY!!

1) Bring half a liter of water to boil, turn the energy down (fire or ignition WHATEVER!), and add there the dried chilis (this will help them soften.) Leave them to rest. (just look how sad they look and how happy they turn after a nice hot bath 🥺✨ if you are weak and can't tolerate spicy food take away the seeds and the little veins, Omacatl is going to curse you without friends bc of your puny palate.)

2) In a pot, add 2 liters of water, add salt to taste, and put there the chicken; (as it cooks, take away all the foam.) Cook medium-high heat for 35 min.  

3) Cut the tomatoes and the onion into big chunks, and peel the garlic cloves (do it with your fingers pretend they are the eyes of your enemies and release some anger.) 

4) in a very hot comal (or if you are basic, in a nonstick pan,) put your tomatoes and onion to cook, DO NOT USE OIL!! just let them cook on a hot surface.

k: omg!! they look burnt!! are you sure is that the right way???

c: STFU YOU WEAK HUMAN, THEY NEED TO LOOK LIKE THIS if they don't look like this you are doing it wrong; if you don't do it like this the nearest Mexican human corpse is going to haunt you down.

5) Take away the chicken from the broth, and put it in a bowl.

6) Take away from the jacuzzi those dried chilis and put them on the mixer, add the cloves of garlic, tomatoes, and onion you just cooked, the 120g of chipotle chilis, and now my fellas, dear colonizers reading this, pay attention, this is crutial THIS IS WHAT MAKES IT TASTE GOOD:

add a pinch of: 

salt, black pepper, cinnamon, powder of cilantro seeds, brown sugar, thyme, AND 3 PINCHES OF DELICIOUS GLORIOUS CARAWAY. Add a liter of water and mix it well, once looks as homogeneous as it can be, pour it into the chicken broth.

Just look at how pretty that looks!!! That looks like decent food, that looks like something my ancestors would be proud of!!! *honestly I got some tears after tasting this, ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!!*

7) Use any method you like to make eatable those chunks of meat, I like to separate the meat with my hands.

8) Add the meat again to the chili-spicy/broth and add the minced veggies 

9) cook for 40 min, low heat.

10) Mince the coriander

11) If you are a cool decent human cut the tortillas into small rectangles and fry them until they are hard 🔥😏 2 to 3 tortillas per serving. If you are not cool use your shameful nachos. 

12) TIME TO FUCKING SERVE AND TASTE THE FRUIT OF YOUR 3 HOURS OF WORK!! 

In a bowl, serve the meat and veggies, add some chili broth, put in the center your tortillas, around the tortillas the cheese, on top the minced coriander, and decorate with slices of avocado. 

now that is decent food 😌🔥 you are very welcome.

[praetoravila]

lolive 21-40 pleaseeee <333

pls ignore that u asked this on aug 26 and i'm just getting to it now. i know. i am ashamed. ANYWHO

21. Do they enjoy domestic life?

yes! they get an apartment together when logan’s halfway done his residency, and they enjoy making it their own. olive spends more time there bc she often does counseling appointments from her home office, but its very much both theirs. 

22. Are they comfortable joking around with each other and being silly/playful?

definitely. the number one way to know that olive likes you, is she teases you. she likes to playfully make fun of her friends and logan is no exception. his name in her phone for years, is boybander. 

23. What are the defining characteristics of their relationship? 

they are both incredibly headstrong. both smart as hell, logan being traditionally booksmart and olive being very emotionally smart. both of them grew up in single parent families so they have a strong belief in family and taking care of family. olive is chaos while logan is calm. 

24. How do their personalities affect their relationship? Do their characteristics compliment each other, or clash often? 

like i’ve said before, they are both incredibly headstrong/stubborn. they butt heads quite a bit, but ultimately whoever is right usually wins the argument. they both don’t like fighting, logan grew up seeing james’ parents fight all the time and it made him hate confrontation, and olive grew up with her parents and wren fighting over custody of her, so she hates it when people start to use things against her. 

25. Do they share a room/house? If so, what does it look like and how does it compliment their personalities?

yes! when they are around 26, logan gets an apartment not too far from the USC campus and olive moves in with him about three months later. he’s halfway through his residency and she’s in grad school to become a youth counselor. their apartment looks like this in my mind. it’s their home for a solid four years before they end up moving to a two story house closer to where kendall is living. 

26. What sacrifices do they make for the other?

olive sacrifices getting to see logan bc of how much he’s working while they are in college/university. logan sacrifices seeing his mom for a while bc of olive’s want to stay in la. they compromise and go back to minnesota for christmas and his mom’s birthday. 

27. How do they say “I love you” non-verbally? 

olive, in true woman of colour fashion, shows her love nonverbally in one way. through food. either she’s cutting fruit for logan to apologize to him or she’s begging wren for her Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe. logan leaves little notes around the house with encouragement. he’s also known to spoil olive, so it’s not unusual for her to wake up and find that he bought her some new clothes or that he got that bookshelf that she’s been eyeing for a few months but didn’t have the money for. 

28. Who’s the better chef? Do they  cook for the other? 

they’re both pretty good chefs. olive grew up with wren teaching her traditional mexican food, so she’s got a pretty good handle on that - no taco bell in the lolive household i fear. and logan in true midwestern boy fashion, is good at grilling. their house is definitely the house for barbecues. 

29. Describe their nighttime routine. 

okay!! so if it’s a day where logan gets home at a reasonable time, they usually eat dinner together around 7:30/8:00. after dinner, olive usually goes and sits in the living room while logan does the dishes. she cut her hand on a knife once when she was twelve and now is too paranoid to do the dishes herself. after the dishes are done, they usually sit together on the couch. sometimes they cuddle, sometimes it’s just them vibing in each other’s presence. usually around 8:30 olive goes to shower and brush her teeth and logan usually follows after her. they shower together in the evenings more often than not - and no it’s not for those reasons get your head out of the gutter. they just like being around each other, and olive maintains that one of the most romantic things your partner can do for you is to wash your hair. 

30. What are their respective love languages? Do their love languages work well together?

olive’s love language is quality time! she likes spending time with logan, especially on weekends when they both aren’t working and can rest with each other. logan’s a words of affirmation and acts of service guy. he likes being told that he’s loved and cared for, and he also appreciates the nonverbal ways of showing that. 

31. Do they often go out on dates? What are these like? 

they try to! they both have fairly busy schedules as adults. their usual date is a movie and then a new restaurant. as teenagers, they hangout in 2I or 2J and watch movies and tv together or go to the local arcade. 

32. Do either of them drink? If so, who’s the lightweight, and how does their partner care for them?

they both do. olive’s family has some history of addiction, so she’s a better regulator. the second she starts to feel too woozy or feel too impulsive she’s cutting herself off. logan’s a lightweight tho. get him a mai tai and he’s down for the count. olive will drag him home and let him sober up before teasing him relentlessly in the morning about it. in the few occasions where olive’s gotten drunk enough to make herself sick, logan’s holding her hair back and making her breakfast in the morning. 

33. How do they flirt? Who’s the worse flirt?

snark. snark all the time. they both like teasing each other. olive bugs logan about how smart he is, and he teases her about how short she is. there’s also a lot of touching. olive (like i said already lol) isn’t really a pda girl but when she’s interested in someone she’s always on them. holding hands, sitting beside each other, pressing shoulders and knees against each other. she likes being in logan’s personal space. basically, they’re this audio. 

34. Do they have any inside jokes? 

hot dogs or cold dogs. banilla shakes. wrenabeth. hortense the horse. the list goes on lol. 

35. Is their relationship a secret? If so, why? 

initially yeah. olive and camille are finally on somewhat good terms, and she doesn’t want to cause drama with the other girl knowing that shes dating her ex. on logan’s side, it’s bc rushers can be… intense and he doesn’t want fans digging up olive’s past and throwing it in her face. 

36. How do they feel about having kids? Are they in agreement?

they both want kids some day. olive is a bit more hesitant bc she’s afraid of fucking her kids up. the way her parents abandoned her really did a number on her for many years (as expected). logan’s neutral on it at first, but after being uncle to carlos’ kids, he’s like oh this is something i’d really want. i think they’d be more likely to adopt over having kids biologically. 

37. Who’s more emotionally sensitive/cries more often?

olive. she has a mood disorder and also her adhd means her rejection sensitivity dysphoria can get pretty strong. 

38. Who’s got a quicker temper? 

also olive. ied + adhd babeyyyy. she’s gotten better about handling it since she was a teenager tho. 

39. When and how did they admit that they loved each other? If they haven’t yet, why?

okay!!! so there’s technically two times. once where olive admits, and once where logan admits. olive admits it during big time reality, but logan thinks that she’s just putting on a show for the cameras and doesn’t take her seriously. logan admits it in big time decision while he’s doing love science on kendall. he realizes that he’s not with camille for the right reasons. 

40. Do they have any regrets in their relationship?

not really! logan regrets not trying with olive first in terms of his relationships. he wishes he could have saved olive some of the heartbreak she experienced of watching him and camille being together. olive regrets not being more upfront about her feelings. 

[bitbybitwrites]

If I Can Make Your Heart My Home - Recipe and Song list - Chp 16, 17 and 18

Here is the music/recipe wrap-up for chapters 16, 17 and 18!

You can see the recipes/music under the cover art by @datshitrandom

Some spoilers are below, so if you’d like to read the fic first, click here

Click below for the recipe and song lists for:

Chapters 1, 2 and 3, Chapters 4, 5 and 6, Chapters 7, 8 and 9, Chapters 10, 11 and 12 , Chapters 13, 14 and 15

To see the YouTube playlist for the fic, click here.

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Chapter 16

Mood music:

Recipies:

You'll find Victoria sponge, Tea sandwiches and Kurt's cookies in earlier chapter recipe wrap ups ( see links above)

“Besides, it's not all for me.  I share with my sister Jean.  By the way, she happens to enjoy those chouquettes you make,” Chef Sylvester tossed out as she continued peering at him over her glasses.

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Chapter 17

Mood music:

Recipes:

"Is he off to go take lunch with his boyfriend, then?" Santana asked sarcastically as she continued vigorously stirring the batch of Ceylon Chicken Curry soup she made for the luncheon.

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Chapter 18

Mood music:

Soon, a bouncy salsa started playing.  Trent wiped his hands on his apron and pulled Santana into an impromptu dance.  She laughed and played along for a few seconds only.

Recipies:

"My pozole," Santana said, smacking him on the arm as she pulled away to return to the stove.  "Don't you dare make me ruin my Abuela's recipe.  Find another dance partner."

Santana's pozole, the recipe of which was handed down to her by her beloved abuela, was simmering on the stovetop.  That was to be partnered with her father's cochinita pibil.  Warm hand-made tortillas sat folded carefully in a towel, ready to be brought to the once dinner was about to be served.

Trent had a Caprese salad in the refrigerator, prepped and ready to serve.  He was putting the finishing touches on an impressive charcuterie board, abundant with tidbits that made even Kurt's mouth water.  Trent had also just taken out some herb parmesan biscuits out of the oven that he had baked.  Kurt had been particularly eying Trent's appetizer version of his parent's boxty recipe that was laid out on a silver serving tray.

As for dessert, that, of course, was left to Kurt.  His addition to the meal were the apple hand pies that were his mother's own recipe and his father's favorite dessert ( when he was allowed to have a treat from his usual heart-healthy diet), an assortment of cookies, as well as some mini dark chocolate tartlets sprinkled with sea salt. 

Think I got them all. Let me know if I missed any.

Sending all my love to you readers who have given this fic a chance. Wow can't believe we're already up to Chapter 18!

Chapter 19 to be posted soon!

[three--rings]

Today I have Made Soup again and this time it’s one of my favorite recipes which I’ve discovered is only available on the Wayback machine.  So I’m gonna repost it here for posterity.

Tex Mex Chicken and Rice Soup

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons olive oil

divided coarse salt and fresh black pepper

1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes

1 small onion, diced

1 red or green bell pepper, diced

1/2 cup finely chopped black olives

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 + 1/2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano(preferably Mexican), crushed between fingertips

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 cup uncooked long or medium-grain white rice, rinsed well in a wire strainer with cold water

5 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 cup salsa

2/3 cup fresh or frozen corn

for serving:

fresh chopped cilantro

lime wedges

shredded sharp cheddar cheese

sour cream

tortilla chips

Instructions

In a large soup pot heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Season the chicken well and cook, stirring often so all sides get browned. Remove to a dish and set aside.

Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the pot over medium-low heat and saute the onion, pepper, garlic and olives together 5 minutes, season well with salt and pepper and stir often.

Mix in the chile powder, oregano, thyme and rice, cook 3 minutes.

Stir the chicken back into the pot and add the broth, salsa and corn. Bring to a simmer and cook 30 minutes. Stir and taste often - seasoning as needed.

Serve with toppings like cilantro, cheese, sour cream, lime and tortilla chips if desired.

This soup is really adaptable.  I usually make it with leftover chicken or turkey (like right now) rather than from raw.  The veggies also can be subbed for whatever you have/like. (I like adding chopped zucchini in the later half of cooking to replicate this one soup from a restaurant I love.)  I added black beans this time cause forgot to get corn and also don’t have a lot of leftover turkey.  You can also use fresh herbs if you have them/prefer.

Original recipe at: https://web.archive.org/web/20130307071946/http://www.cinnamonspiceandeverythingnice.com/tex-mex-chicken-rice-soup/   but the blog doesn’t exist at all anymore, so I don’t feel bad doing this.

[saltandlavenderblog]

Easy chicken tortilla soup recipe

[vegan-nom-noms]

Slow Cooker Vegan Chicken Tortilla Soup

[worlddiscus]

20 Healthy Dinner Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes or Less

Finding time to prepare healthy meals can be a challenge. However, with a bit of planning and the right recipes, you can whip up nutritious dinners in 30 minutes or less. In this article, we'll explore 20 delicious and quick dinner ideas that are not only good for you but also bursting with flavor.

Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken:

Marinated in a zesty blend of lemon, garlic, and herbs, this grilled chicken recipe is both light and flavorful. Serve it with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a well-balanced meal.

Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers:

Packed with protein and fiber, quinoa makes for a nutritious base for these stuffed bell peppers. Simply mix cooked quinoa with your favorite vegetables, herbs, and spices, stuff it into bell peppers, and bake until tender.

Shrimp Stir-Fry:

Quick and easy, shrimp stir-fry is a go-to option for busy weeknights. Toss shrimp with colorful vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas in a savory stir-fry sauce, and serve over brown rice or noodles.

Veggie Packed Pasta Primavera:

Loaded with seasonal vegetables, pasta primavera is a vibrant and satisfying dish. Saute onions, garlic, and your choice of vegetables in olive oil, then toss with cooked pasta and a light tomato sauce for a wholesome meal.

Turkey and Black Bean Tacos:

Swap traditional ground beef for lean ground turkey in these tasty tacos. Cook the turkey with Mexican-inspired spices, then serve it in corn tortillas with black beans, avocado, and salsa for a nutritious twist on taco night.

Salmon with Roasted Asparagus:

Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, salmon is a heart-healthy choice for dinner. Season salmon fillets with lemon, garlic, and dill, then roast them in the oven alongside fresh asparagus for a simple yet satisfying meal.

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad:

Featuring chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese, this refreshing salad is a Mediterranean-inspired delight. Toss the ingredients together with a lemon-herb vinaigrette for a light and flavorful dinner option.

Coconut Curry Tofu:

For a plant-based dinner option, try coconut curry tofu. Simmer tofu cubes in a fragrant coconut curry sauce made with ginger, garlic, and spices, then serve over rice for a satisfying and aromatic meal.

Eggplant Parmesan:

Lightly breaded and baked until golden, eggplant parmesan is a healthier take on the classic Italian dish. Layer slices of eggplant with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, then bake until bubbly and delicious.

Zucchini Noodles with Pesto:

For a low-carb alternative to pasta, try zucchini noodles with pesto. Spiralize fresh zucchini into noodles, then toss them with homemade or store-bought pesto sauce for a light and flavorful dinner.

Lentil Soup:

Hearty and comforting, lentil soup is perfect for chilly evenings. Simmer lentils with carrots, celery, onions, and spices until tender, then serve with crusty bread for a satisfying meal.

Greek Chicken Pita Wraps:

Filled with grilled chicken, tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers, these Greek chicken pita wraps are both nutritious and delicious. Serve them with a side of Greek salad for a complete meal.

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burrito Bowls:

Packed with fiber and protein, sweet potato and black bean burrito bowls are a healthy and satisfying dinner option. Layer cooked quinoa with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, avocado, salsa, and cheese for a colorful and flavorful meal.

Teriyaki Beef Stir-Fry:

Tender strips of beef are stir-fried with bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas in a homemade teriyaki sauce for a quick and delicious dinner option. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Caprese Stuffed Chicken:

Stuffed with fresh mozzarella cheese, ripe tomatoes, and basil, this caprese stuffed chicken is bursting with flavor. Bake the chicken until golden and cooked through, then serve with a balsamic glaze for a gourmet meal at home.

Veggie-Packed Quinoa Salad:

Quinoa salad is a versatile and nutritious option for dinner. Toss cooked quinoa with your favorite vegetables, herbs, and vinaigrette dressing for a light and refreshing meal that's perfect for warm summer evenings.

Turkey and Veggie Meatballs:

Made with lean ground turkey and grated vegetables, these turkey and veggie meatballs are a healthier twist on a classic favorite. Serve them with marinara sauce and whole wheat spaghetti for a satisfying and nutritious meal.

Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Salmon and Veggies:

For an easy and hassle-free dinner option, try sheet pan lemon herb salmon and veggies. Arrange salmon fillets and your choice of vegetables on a sheet pan, then drizzle with a lemon-herb marinade and bake until tender and flavorful.

Chickpea and Spinach Curry:

Filled with protein-rich chickpeas and nutritious spinach, this chickpea and spinach curry is a satisfying and flavorful dinner option. Serve it over rice or with naan bread for a hearty and delicious meal.

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms:

Portobello mushrooms are stuffed with a savory mixture of quinoa, spinach, feta cheese, and herbs, then baked until tender and golden for a delicious and nutritious dinner option. Serve them with a side salad for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

With these 20 healthy dinner recipes ready in 30 minutes or less, you can enjoy delicious and nutritious meals without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether you're craving seafood, poultry, beef, or vegetarian options, there's something for everyone on this list. So why not give these recipes a try and discover new favorites for your weeknight dinner rotation? Your taste buds and your body will thank you!

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[illbestarryeyedforyou]

As a European, I would love to know the (authentic?) recipes to your favourite soups!!!!!

!!!!!!

bear with me:

Caldo de res

Prep time: 1hr 25min

Ingredients: chuck pot roast beef

Celery

Carrots

Cabbage

Squash (optional)

Golden potatoes (I forgot to take pictures of but they're a great addition)

corn

White enriched long grain rice

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1. So you cut the beef into smaller but grabble pieces (as pictured above) and cook them in a pot on either a 6/7 above medium but below high for about 30 minutes. It has to start cooking until it reaches the point where there's foam that I implore to you that you must remove as I did.

2. After removing the meat foam, and when you feel comfortable enough about the beef being tender or soft enough to your liking, add the veggies into the pot!! Allow them to cook on 6-7 for about 1hr but check on them throughout the span to make sure it doesn't overflow and to mix ingredients together

Oh almost forgot: you can add spices as you please: I add cumin, salt, onion powder and black pepper.

While the caldo de res is cooking, cook white rice on a separate pan.

I put in consomate that's why it came out reddish/orange in color. It's just flavorful for me

ANDDD viola!! That's how it basically turns out!

You are free to enjoy with tostadas, corn tortillas, or BREAD!!

It's pretty simple to make, but requires patience.

Worth it though

Caldo de pollo con calabaza

I couldn't write down a recipe because I've only cooked it once and it was with the help of my mom!! She's currently at work so I can't ask her nor do I want to delay this response as well.

The recipe calls for boneless chicken thighs, but honestly, you can throw in a whole chicken (cut into pieces!!) in there.

I like the juice to get thicker so I usually add a little bit of flour as well. It's all about finding YOUR recipe, ya know.

That being said I found a link for you that would definitely help in guiding you to cooking it!!

— okay, thank you for asking and your patience, C!!

[fiftytwotwentythree]

Wellness Wednesday:

Plotting - Planning

Plotting/Planning on what?

I am plotting, planning, prepping for a Family Road Trip, a Bro Trip - In General PTO/Vacation, a Short Term Meal/Diet Challenge, Next Year's Challenge (52 in 24), Possible Birthday Party for Myself, and What my First Real Cheat Meal is going to look like January 1st, 2024...

That's what's rolling through my head - helps me pass the time.

Beyond that - I don't feel like much is going on - Feel like I am in a limbo. I definitely feel better than I did last week - teetering back to neutral - hopefully moving towards the "positive".

Found a new respect/passion for reading comics... I've enjoyed them in the past but found some nice trades recently that have increased the flame.

Movie-wise - I am fizzling out. Nothing looking good - sitting good lately. Hopefully Barbie can rekindle my love.

In other news I've been taking naps during my work lunch. They have been greatly needed and cherished but haven't cured my sleep pains.

Had another plateau in weightloss - no sweat - been feeling good about my body lately.

Basically... been just a chill week.

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29th CHECK-IN:

Current Goals:

Lose 52 lbs

Completed as of 4/12/2023

New Goal: Maintain or Continue on The Weight Loss Path

Avoid "Junk Food"

Minimize Take-Out / Fast Food Consumption

Short Term:

Vegetarian-ish Diet: Completed

End Date: 4/09/2023 - 46 Days Total

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Meal Tracker:

THURSDAY

Lunch:

Can of Progresso Lasagna Style Soup

- 8 Crackers

(2) Slices of Buttered Wheat Bread

(2) Scoops of Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Salad

Snack:

(2)Large Bowl of Valley Top Popcorn

(2) Handful of Good & Gather's Tex Mex Trail Mix

Supper:

(2) Homemade Crunchy Chicken Burritos

- (3) Tyson's Crispy Chicken Tenders

- Tortillas

- Tostitos Queso Blanco

- Busch's Taco Seasoned Black Beans

- Minute's Cilantro & Lime Jasmine Rice

- Herdez Roasted Salsa

- Pickled Red Onion

- Cholula Hot Sauce

- Sour Cream

(15) Small Pineapple Chunks

(2) Glasses of Chocolate Milk

FRIDAY

Lunch:

(3) Hotdogs on Toasted Buns

(1) Glass of Chocolate Milk

Snack:

(2) Handfuls of Good & Gather's Tex Mex Trail Mix

(3) Large Bowls of Valley Top Popcorn

Bag of Ranch Corn Nuts

Supper:

(3) Grilled Cheeseburgers on Bakery Buns

- Lettuce

- Ketchup

Scoop of Cottage Cheese

(2) Glasses of Chocolate Milk

SATURDAY

Lunch:

(2) Johnsonville Beef Smoked Sausages on Toasted Buns

Handful of Good & Gather's Tex Mex Trail Mix

(1) Glass of Chocolate Milk

Snack:

Large Bowl of Valley Top Popcorn

(1) Glass of Rootbeer Flavored Milk

Supper:

Can of Progresso Tomato Basil Soup

- (6) Crackers

(1) Grilled Cheese Sandwich

SUNDAY

Lunch:

Bowl of Cesaer Salad with Croutons

Snack:

(2) Bowls of Smartfood's White Cheddar Popcorn

(1) Glass of Rootbeer Flavored Milk

Supper:

Bowl of Leftover Cesaer Salad with Croutons

(2) Small Oranges

(1) Glass of Chocolate Milk

MONDAY

Lunch:

Southwest Salad

Handful of Good & Gather's Tex Mex Trail Mix

Snack:

Large Bowl of Smartfood's White Cheddar Popcorn

Large Bag of Movie Theatre Popcorn (No Butter)

Supper:

Bowl of Leftover Southwest Salad

(2) Small Oranges

(1) Glass of Chocolate Milk

TUESDAY

Lunch:

Bowl of Mexican Style Street Corn Salad

Supper:

Bowl Leftover of Mexican Style Street Corn Salad

(1) Glass of Chocolate Milk

WEDNESDAY

Lunch:

StarKist Herb & Garlic Tuna with (2) slices of Pepperjack Cheese on a Croissant

Leftover Great Value Mutant Mayhem Macaroni and Cheese

(1) Small Orange

Snack:

(4) Medium Bowls of Valley Top Popcorn

(1) Individual Bag of Sahale Snacks Pomegranate Vanilla Flavored Cashews Glazed Mix

(1) Individual Bag of Sahale Snacks Fruit & Nut Trail Mix

Supper:

(1) Grilled Cheese Burger on Hawaiian Bun

- Top Secret Recipes' Burger Special Sauce

(1) Grilled Hotdog on a Hawaiian Bun

(2) Glasses of Chocolate Milk

(1) Ear of Firecracker Corn

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Workouts:

THURSDAY

(200) Jumping Jacks [4 sets of 50]

(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]

(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]

(100) Assisted Push-Ups [2 sets of 50]

(50) Reverse Leg Lifts [5 sets of 10]

(50) Leg Kickbacks [5 sets of 10]

(5 min) Planks [5 Sets of 1 min]

FRIDAY

(200) Jumping Jacks [4 sets of 50]

(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]

(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]

(100) Assisted Push-Ups [2 sets of 50]

(50) Reverse Leg Lifts [5 sets of 10]

(50) Leg Kickbacks [5 sets of 10]

(100) Sit-Ups [5 Sets of 20]

SATURDAY

(200) Jumping Jacks [4 sets of 50]

(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]

(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]

(100) Assisted Push-Ups [2 sets of 50]

(50) Reverse Leg Lifts [5 sets of 10]

(50) Leg Kickbacks [5 sets of 10]

(5 min) Planks [5 Sets of 1 min]

SUNDAY

(200) Jumping Jacks [4 sets of 50]

(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]

(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]

(100) Assisted Push-Ups [2 sets of 50]

(50) Reverse Leg Lifts [5 sets of 10]

(50) Leg Kickbacks [5 sets of 10]

(100) Sit-Ups [5 Sets of 20]

MONDAY

(200) Jumping Jacks [4 sets of 50]

(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]

(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]

(100) Assisted Push-Ups [2 sets of 50]

(50) Reverse Leg Lifts [5 sets of 10]

(50) Leg Kickbacks [5 sets of 10]

(5 min) Planks [5 Sets of 1 min]

TUESDAY

(200) Jumping Jacks [4 sets of 50]

(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]

(100) Push-Ups [5 sets of 10]

(100) Assisted Push-Ups [2 set of 50]

(50) Reverse Leg Lifts [5 sets of 10]

(50) Leg Kickbacks [5 sets of 10]

(100) Sit-Ups [5 Sets of 20]

WEDNESDAY

(200) Jumping Jacks [4 sets of 50]

(100) Glute Bridges[4 sets of 25]

(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]

(100) Assisted Push-Ups [2 Sets of 50]

(50) Reverse Leg Lifts [5 sets of 10]

(50) Leg Kickbacks [5 sets of 10]

(5 min) Planks [5 Sets of 1 min]

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WEIGHT TRACKER:

Starting Weight (Noon, 1/01/2023): XXX.X lbs

Weight at Last Check-In, 7/12/2023: -1.0 lbs

Weight As of Noon, 7/19/2023: +0.2 lbs

Total Weight Loss: -78.0 lbs

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Closing Thoughts:

The Good:

I thought I've been looking really good in the mirror lately. Good hair - clothes fitting well.

The Bad:

Neck still sore/stiff.

Caught up on some sleep - but - still craving it.

The Ugly:

Nothing too bad to be considered ugly... if anything I've been living in a state of stale boredom/limbo... but still pretty chill.