Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

A conversation in our Core Class last night led to this recipe. Our leader talked about blending a soup with an entree and someone else mentioned blending lemon juice in to the soup. It may be a little calorie dense for some but it was late at night and I needed to get in my prescription. This could easily be made with 1 packet of soup and more water. The result was filling, yummy and very fresh tasting.

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

2 HMR 500 Chicken Soup
8 to 10 oz Hot Water
1/2 Teaspoon Powdered Chicken Broth (Caldo de Pollo is the bomb diggity)
1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano (Rub dried spices between your fingers to bring out the flavor)
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Dried Parsley
1 HMR Savory Chicken Entree
1 Lemon

Combine all spices and powdered broth with the packet of soup. Add the hot water while using a whisk to combine. Heat entree for 1 minute. Add soup to a blender, then add entree. Cut the lemon in half and add the juice to the blender. Use the "pulse" button on your blender to reach the desired consistency.

Mine was thick and hearty but not mushy.

Day 10 Entree of the Day

Creamy Chili

1 HMR Turkey Chili Entree

1 HMR 500 Chicken Soup Packet

3 Tablespoons Hot Water

1 Tablespoon Green Tabasco Sauce

1 Teaspoon Garlic Salt

Heat entree. Combine water and soup mix until a smooth sauce forms. Combine soup with entree, add hot sauce and garlic salt.

Soup of the Day w/ Entree

Macaroni & Cheese

1 HMR 500 Chicken Soup Packet
1 Chicken Parmesan Entree
A Few Tablespoons Hot Water
Salt & Pepper
2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar

Heat entree. Mix Soup with hot water until a sauce forms. Combine entree, sauce, vinegar and salt and pepper.

I find that vinegar wakes up the flavors in packaged food and makes it taste a bit more fresh. I try to add some spice, vinegar or hot sauce to every savory HMR dish. I am missing fresh food like vegetables and fruit the most right now on Day 5 of my journey. Good thing I can add those later in the program.

Day 4 Soup of the Day

Italian Broth

1 HMR 500 Soup Packet
6oz Hot Water
1/4 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
1 Teaspoon Dried Basil

Whisk all ingredients together until smooth.

I had this with the Lasagna Entree and it was very good.

Day 3 Soup of the Day

Hot and Sour Soup

1 HMR 500 Soup Packet
6oz Hot Water
1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Siracha (Garlic Chili Sauce)
2 Tablespoons Cider Vinegar


Combine all ingredients with a whisk.

FANTASTIC!!!!!! I can't wait until the next phase so I can add some veggies to this one.

Day 1 Soup of the Day

Louisiana Goodness

1 HMR 500 Soup Packet
6oz Hot Water
A Bunch of Louisiana Hot Sauce

Combine all ingredients with a whisk and suck it down.

My first HMR soup experience was okie dokie.