Why did the chicken cross the road?...To eat some soup of course!

Hey guys!

So out of this dynamic duo (Kristy and myself) I am going to admit Kristy has all the exercise knowledge- trust me, she knows what she's talking about, she's like a mini Buddha...of exercise, you could probably even rub her (lack there of) belly for goodluck...I'm just saying...

Anyway, let me get back on track, so next to Kristy's impressive knowledge what can I bring to the table? Well  I am a lover of food so for my part, the majority of my posts will be food related, but I promise you HEALTHY does not equal BORING. Some of the most flavour filled meals I have eaten have been good for me (and considering I am a sickly sweet, totally bad for you, drizzled in caramel, dessert lover, that is a big call for me to say...but remember moderation is the key!). 

So for my first recipe I am going to give you one of my favourites. It is delicious, filling and great to tuck into with the cooler months creeping on. So grab your bowl, a spoon, a big warm doona and your favourite movie and tuck into this deliciously fresh soup!

CREAMED CORN AND CHICKEN SOUP (say it with me now: yuuuuuummmmm)

(SERVES 4)

Ingredients:

- 1 chicken breast fillet

- 2 tsp grated ginger

- 1 tsp sesame oil

- 6 green onion, chopped

- 2x 420g cans of creamed corn

- 2 cups of chicken stock

- 1 Tbs soy sauce

Method:

1) Place chicken fillet into a saucepan. Cover with cold water and simmer for 8 minutes. Drain and shed chicken

2) Cook ginger, oil and 3/4 of onions in a saucepan over low heat until soft

3) Stir in corn, stock and soy sauce. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 4 minutes. Add chicken, cooking until heated through

4) Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with remaining green onions.

That's all it is. It'll cost less than $3 to make per serve, is nice and easy and great for you. You get a good source of protein from the chicken and ginger has awesome health benefits. It calms upset stomachs, it aids the treatment of allergies, has anti-inflammatory properties and has been proven to lower cholesterol and prevent the formation of blood clots...so lap it up guys!

I'll leave you with a quote from the real Buddha himself: 

"even death is not feared by one who lives wisely"

So stay healthy and stay motivated. The more you put in the more you will get out of life.

Aly x