hCG Spicy Shrimp and Tomato Soup

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For those wintery days either at lunch or for dinner – a hearty soup to warm you up.

Spicy Shrimp and Tomato Soup HCG Phase 2 Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients

100 g Shrimp, weighed raw

1 cup Tomatoes, chopped

1/4 cup Water

1-2 Cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 pinch Cumin

1 pinch Oregano

1 pinch Cayenne pepper, to taste

1 tbsp Green onions for garnish, optional

1 squeeze of lemon, optional

Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

1Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 7-10 minutes, adding water as needed. Add shrimp and cook an additional 4-7 minutes on low heat until shrimp is cooked (Do not overcook). Garnish with green onions if desired and serve.

2For a smoother tomato soup, you can puree or pulse the tomatoes and spices in a blender before adding the shrimp.

hCG Chicken Marinara

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Ingredients

  • 100 g chicken
  • 1 small tomato diced
  • 2 – 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp basil
  • ½ tsp chilli powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Dash of pepper
  • 40gms Mozarella Cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 175° C.
  • Place ½ of the diced tomatoes in a casserole dish.
  • Sear chicken on both sides for 1 to 2 minutes per side with a dash of garlic powder, salt and pepper in the pan as it cooks.
  • Place the seared chicken on top of the tomatoes in the casserole dish with the minced garlic.
  • In a small bowl, toss the remaining diced tomatoes with the remaining seasonings.
  • Place the contents of the bowl on top of the chicken. Cover the dish tightly with foil (or use the lid if you have one). Cook for 45-60 minutes and serve warm sprinkled with Mozarella and basil leaves.