Chicken Curry Soup

Chicken Curry Soup

This is an easy and delicious soup that is perfect for IdealProtein folks.

Before I begin this is modified from my Mom's recipe.  GO MOM!

She is also on Ideal Protein.

This will make 2 servings of 8oz chicken protein and 2 cups of mushrooms/peppers give or take, and lots of broth. So pull up a big bowl! Great for cold days.

Things you will need.

4 chicken breasts.

*i get the skinless/boneless kind*

NOTE: easy to prepare each piece is about 4oz so use 2 of them per person to get your 8oz of protein.

These you can find in places like stop and shop etc.  

7 TBS of Curry powder 

*6 for the broth and 1 for the chicken*

1 teaspoon of Sea salt add more to taste.

1 fork full of minced garlic fresh or in jar.

2 boxes chicken broth 32 oz. containers

McCormick Garlic and pepper:  Add To taste!

1/2 bag of Frozen mixed peppers: 16oz bag

And a crock pot/slow cooker: 

This is the one I use. I set it for HIGH and for 4hrs.

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Broth:

Pour in 1 and 1/2 boxes of the chicken broth into the slow cooker

save a bit of the 2nd box for the chicken in a few steps *SO don't use it all yet*

Add in 1 box diced mushrooms

Add in 1/2 bag of the Frozen Peppers

along with 1 fork full of minced garlic

5 or so grinds with the pepper/garlic grinder (taste to see how much)

Add in 6 TBL spoons Curry powder *add to taste*

1 TBL spoon Sea salt *add to taste*

5 good shakes of onion powder *add to taste*

Heat up frying pan with a bit of spray butter or 1 TBL spoon of Olive oil.

add in chicken broth left in the 2nd box

Add in 1 fork full of minced garlic and a few shakes of the pepper mill

Add in 1 TBL spoon of curry powder

Small amount of sea salt.

Add in the chicken and pre cook it till its white.. DON'T over cook. you only want to get the outside white and warm.. with all the spices stuck to it.

Once cooked part way though.. Add into the slow cooker with the broth/mushrooms/peppers

Cook 4 to 5 hrs. Stirring occasionally Make sure to add water if needed.

Check it at 2hr's 4hr's add an hour extra if needed. 

Cut open a larger chuck of chicken to see if its white.. Should NOT be pink. If it is pink add more time.

Serves 2 LARGE bowls with very little carbs all your veggies you need with a spicy kick!

Thoughts so far and next weeks menu!

Here is my menu for week 2 - days 1-11
I have gone through marking and scoring the packets that I liked and didn't like each time I tried a new one. I should be left with a good list to organize my future weeks choices.

Things that are saving me on this diet:
Pickles!!!!  No idea why but nice crunchy and brine is yummy!
Spices like cinnamon for the puddings and coffee as well as Cajun spice,onion powder,garlic also really help with the dindin side of things and spicing up the packets like chili or ground garlic/pepper for the soups.  So far so good.. My scale if correct says so far I have lost 9 lbs. From wed afternoon to sat am in the first week.

Here is to next week.

Day 1

B- Vanilla Drink / Coffee

L- chicken al a king / salad / veggies

S1 cookie and cream bar

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Day 2

B-Maple oatmeal 

L- Tomato basil / salad / pickles / celery

S1 Vanilla puddling

Day 3

B- peach mango drink

L- chicken a la king/ salad / cucumbers pickles tomatos

S1 white choc. cinnamon bar

Day 4

B- blueberry cran. pom drink

L- chili / salad / cucumbers pickles tomatos(1)

S1  cookie and cream bar

Day 5

B- vanilla drink / coffee

L- chicken noodle soup / salad / cucumbers pickles 

S1 white choc. cinnamon bar

Day 6

B- maple oatmeal

L- chicken a la king / salad / tomatos(2)

S1 vanilla puddling

Day 7

B- vanilla drink / Coffee

L- broccoli cheese soup / salad / pickles / cucumbers

S1 white choc cinnamon bar

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Day 8

B- peach mango drink

L- spaghetti  bolog / salad / cucumbers / pickles

S1 vanilla pudding

Day 9

B- crispy cereal

L- chicken noodle soup / salad / cucumbers / pickles

S1 white choc. cinnamon bar

Day 10

B- peach mango drink

L- potato puree / salad / cucumbers / pickles

S1 white choc cinnamon bar

Day 11

B- pineapple banana drink

L- broccoli cheese soup  / salad / cucumbers / pickles

S1 cookie and cream bar

Dindin menu

1 D- Beef tips garlic mushrooms / salad / bell peppers

2 D - chicken breast with garlic mushrooms / salad / spinach

3 d- ground beef Taco style mushrooms tomato *1* garlic cajun / salad / green peppers 

4 D-cajun chicken breast / salad / cucumbers pickles

5 d-beef stir fry / salad / spinach 

6 d- cajun chicken breast / salad / spinach

7 d-beef steak / mushrooms/ grilled asparagus 

8 D- Cajun beef tips mushrooms / bell peppers/ salad

9 D -ground meat with cayenne pepper and cajun powder/onion powder over salad with tomato (2)

10 D - chicken mushroom garlic with spinach bed / salad / cucumbers

11 D -beef tips with mushrooms / salad / garlic roasted broccoli

Ok folks.. this is Day 1!

After going to my first meeting and confirming my my research was in fact good. My coach didn't really have to give me the run down because I already had the basics.  YAY youtube and reading forums and getting some paperwork and info from my parents.  (They are on this as well)

I put together a shopping list the other day of meats and veggies. (think i will need more veggies)  YAY peapod.com they deliver!

Here are a few picts from today so far:

The book says you need to eat and take WHAT NOW? Really? That many huh?

Turns out that water isn't' as bad as it looks.. Actually I already drink that much or more so unlike my dad who is struggling with how much water for me its easy! Just 3 and 1/2 of these a day minium, I think i will end up going over that amount anyway. *an apple TV remote for size comparison its 3 inches tall.

Here are the protein packets:  Heah its like StarFleet Rations... or Star-wars food packets i think.

Either way.. the Chili is a bit runny but not bad so far. 

Here is my lunch for today:  Chili with Salad and cucumbers, peppers and 2 pickles.
(gotta get those 2 cups veggies in for lunch and dindin!

Now speaking of dindin:  Tonight im making beef tips with garlic and mushrooms a salad with veggies. 

Should be pretty yummy!  Here are the steak tips in the fridge marinating. I cut them into 1 inch cubes and marinated them in a bit of olive oil garlic cayenne pepper onion powder and a bit of cajun seasoning spice. 

Had a yummy lunch it only raised my blood sugar by 4 points - YAY.  And i feel pretty full. Nicest part is not having to think. Just do and move on. Time better spent doing other things. (More mediation master Yoda suggests instead of eating.  I think ill get right on that after my nap ;)

My first 11 days toward my Jedi Training

On Tuesday I am starting the Ideal Protein diet.
http://idealprotein.com/
See much more info about it at Dr. Tran Tien Chanh's page:
http://www.trantiendiet.com/site/spip.php?article142

Part of the path of a Jedi is to get ones body into good shape. This would not only include mentally but also physically. One cannot be truly at peace if things are always out of balance.
Balance is the key to living well and being happy.  You also cannot help others if you are hindered by your own failings. This starts with both the body and the mind in harmony.

The diet along with exercise and meditation helps a Jedi to focus on what is important. The here and now. The ever present moment. To fuel your body and your mind.



Here is my 1st week menu:

Day 1

B- Vanilla Drink / Coffee
L- Chili / salad / spinach
D- Beef tips garlic mushrooms / salad / bell peppers 
S1 Banana pudding


Day 2
B-Maple oatmeal
L- chicken a la king / salad / pickles / bell peppers
D - chicken breast with garlic mushrooms / salad / spinach 
S1 Vanilla puddling


Day 3
B- peach mango drink
L- Tomato basil / salad / cucumbers pickles bell peppers
D- ground beef mushrooms/ garlic cajun / salad / green peppers 
S1 white choc. cinnamon bar


Day 4
B- crispy cereal
L- chili / salad / cucumbers pickles tomatos (1) 
D-cajun chicken breast / salad / cucumbers pickles 
S1 butterscotch pudding


Day 5
B- vanilla drink / coffee
L- chicken noodle soup / salad / cucumbers pickles
D -beef steak / salad / spinach
S1 lemon pudding


Day 6
B- maple oatmeal
L- chicken a la king / salad / pickles
D- cajun chicken breast / salad / spinach 
S1 banana puddling


Day 7
B- vanilla drink / Coffee
L- broccoli cheese soup / salad / pickles / cucumbers 
D-beef steak / mushrooms / grilled asparagus
S1 white choc cinnamon bar

Day 8
B- omelet herb and cheese
L- spaghetti bolog / salad / cucumbers / pickles
D- Cajun beef tips mushrooms / bell peppers/ salad 
S1 vanilla pudding


Day 9
B- crispy cereal
L- chicken noodle soup / salad / cucumbers / pickles
D -ground meat with cayenne pepper and cajun powder/onion powder over salad with tomato (2)
S1 white choc. cinnamon bar


Day 10
B- peach mango drink
L- chilli / salad / cucumbers / pickles
D - chicken mushroom garlic with spinach bed / salad / cucumbers 
S1 banana pudding


Day 11
B- pineapple banana drink
L- chicken noodel soup / salad / cucumbers / pickles
D -beef tips with mushrooms / salad / garlic roasted broccoli 
S1 cookie and cream bar 

And so it begins...

That one simple line I will always remember it from Babylon 5. Everything has a beginning but does not necessarily have an end.  This blog has this post as it's beginning but will never end. Least not before I do. It will be a way to track my growth and learning. My meditations my ruminations, successes and failures.  I hope it can someday inspire others to take on a path of contemplation about life and to enjoy the path along the way.