Miso Chicken and Vegetable Noodle Soup

Serves: 2
Ready in: 30 minutes
Syns: 0 (when using Free Food ingredients and checking your miso paste)


Ingredients:

  • 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

  • 1 litre chicken stock (using a stock cube is fine)

  • 1 tbsp white miso paste (most are syn-free in small amounts, but double check your brand)

  • 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 tsp rice vinegar or white wine vinegar

  • 1 carrot, peeled into ribbons

  • 3 Broccoli stalks

  • 1 pepper, sliced into thin strips

  • 2 nests dried wholewheat noodles or rice noodles (check they’re syn-free)

  • 1 spring onion, chopped

  • Coriander or chilli flakes for garnish (optional)

  • Low-calorie cooking spray

Method:

  1. Spray a large pan with cooking spray and gently cook the garlic and ginger for 1 to 2 minutes, just until fragrant.

  2. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes or so, until it starts to colour.

  3. Stir in the chicken stock, soy sauce, vinegar and miso paste. Make sure the miso dissolves properly.

  4. Let it simmer for 10 minutes, then add the noodles, carrots, and pepper

  5. Cook everything together for another 5 minutes, or until the noodles are soft and the veg is just tender.

  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, topped with spring onions and a little coriander or chilli if you like a kick.

Notes:

  • This soup is ideal if you’re looking for something filling but still totally on plan.

  • If you’re veggie, you can swap the chicken for firm tofu (just remember to check syns if using marinated versions).

  • One of those quick and handy dinners that feels way more comforting than the effort it takes. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you just need something warm and savoury.

25 ways to use Mince / Ground Beef on slimming world

 
Beef recipes slimming world
 

Beef mince is so versatile and delicious, it's no huge wonder it's a staple for those following the slimming world plan. When 5% fat or lower, it is free to enjoy on slimming world. There are plenty of recipes out there which incorporate speed foods, other free foods and healthy extras to allow for a ton of variety when deciding how to use your bumper pack of mince :) You can also freeze most meals made with beef mince for up to 3 months. Lots of potential for bulk cooking and economically friendly too. 

  1. Taco Chips / Nacho Style Fries
  2. Spaghetti Bolognese
  3. Cottage Pie
  4. Doner Kebabs
  5. Stuffed Bell Peppers
  6. Chilli con carne
  7. Soft beef Tacos
  8. Burgers
  9. Big Mac in a bowl
  10. Meatloaf
  11. Classic Lasagne
  12. Beef burrito cups
  13. Minced Beef Hotpot
  14. Minced Beef Fajitas
  15. Beef Burrito
  16. Cornish Pasty
  17. Meatball Marinara
  18. Spaghetti & Meatballs
  19. Spicy meatball pasta
  20. Meat feast pizza
  21. Beef koftas
  22. Taco Lasagne
  23. Sweet soy beef lettuce cups
  24. Spicy beef pizza (wholegrain wrap base)
  25. Beef Ziti Bake

For those wanting an even lower calorie option, try swapping out the beef mince with turkey mince -- a lot of the above will work beautifully with it.  

What are your favourite beef recipes? Comment below!