Whether you're suffering from the flu (as I am) or you are looking for some feel-good healthy recipes, here are two that have helped my body on the way to recovery. My wonderful boyfriend made these recipes while I was lying on the couch under warm blankets =) (although I did help out a little!). Southwest soups are my favorite kind because they are spicy, low calorie, and fill you up! Also, the vitamin-packed smoothie is super refreshing and will supply your body with a bunch of healthy nutrients. So whether you are sick, have a healthy-eating new years resolution, or are in need of something warm to beat the cold, I encourage you to try these recipes!
Ingredients:
1 Cup Kale
2 Bananas
2 Cups Frozen Mixed Blueberries, Strawberries
and Raspberries
3/4 Cup Water
1 Large Grapefruit, Juiced
Directions:
1. Add grapefruit juice, water, and kale into blender. Blend until the mixture looks like a puree.
2. Add frozen berries and bananas and continue to blend until it has a smoothie consistency.
3. Pour into glasses, add a few ice cubes and enjoy!
Slow Cooked Southwest Chicken Soup & Grilled Cheese Croutons
Ingredients:
1 Can Black Beans, Drained
1 Can Corn, Drained
1 Can Petite Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz)
1 Packet Enchilada Sauce Mix
11/2 Cup Water
1 Can (8 oz) Tomato Sauce
1 Can (10 oz) Cream of Chicken Soup
2 Cups Milk
1 1/2 lbs Boneless Chicken Breasts
Directions:
1. In a crock pot, mix enchilada sauce, water and tomato sauce. Add the cream of chicken soup and milk and whisk until smooth.
2. Add chicken, tomatoes, corn and beans to crock pot.
3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
4. Before serving, shred chicken then let it sit for 10-15 more minutes.
5. During the last 10-15 minutes, make grilled cheese sandwiches with a stove pan. Halfway through the cooking process, we placed them on our Pizazz so they became extra crispy.
6. Cut the grilled cheese sandwiches into small crouton-sized pieces.
7. Serve soup and place croutons on top!
*To make it spicy, I added red pepper flakes and hot sauce to my soup. It also works to add tortilla strips, cheese, or sour cream.
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