I have been missing, but I finally found my way back. It has been a very long time since I last blogged. With moving to a new city (Las Vegas Baby!), getting situated in our new home, and getting my son's doctors appointments squared away, blogging just seemed to be placed on the back burner. (Not to mention, I fell off plan and ate everything under the desert sun! I think Vegas is the BUFFET capital of the world! Everywhere I go there is a buffet calling out my name. Geesh! Don't come to Vegas when you are dieting or at least if you are dieting and unprepared!) Now that I am all binged out, I really feel good this time around. Today is my third day back on plan and for the first time in a very long time I feel I can honestly get it done! I think it may be my twentieth time re-starting... okay... okay.... maybe more like the hundredth time, but who's counting? What is important is what I do today. I can't change the past so now I must move on. Forget that I had almost a dozen donuts one day last week, or the large pizza at one sitting and other unhealthy foods I won't mention. I think we can all relate to how difficult it is to lose weight. If it were easy, everyone would be skinny, right? I am not even quite sure why I love to eat so much. The comforting and happy feeling of eating that piece of cake or maybe two or possibly three pieces doesn't even last long because by the time I finish eating, I feel disappointed, disgusted, and even upset at myself. Well, change is coming... and I like it :) I will keep you posted on how my weight loss goes.
As for the recipe. I really enjoyed this one. I was looking for a tomato based soup that would remind me of spaghetti and meatballs and this did the trick. I think what I liked most about this recipe is that it uses only a few ingredients so it is great weekday meal for us busy people. My husband is hard to please and he really liked this recipe too. Not bad, considering he isn't on a weight loss plan. I would only have this occasionally because of the sodium content. Between the canned, diced tomatoes, beef broth and meatballs, you better drink lots of water! Enjoy the recipe!
As for the recipe. I really enjoyed this one. I was looking for a tomato based soup that would remind me of spaghetti and meatballs and this did the trick. I think what I liked most about this recipe is that it uses only a few ingredients so it is great weekday meal for us busy people. My husband is hard to please and he really liked this recipe too. Not bad, considering he isn't on a weight loss plan. I would only have this occasionally because of the sodium content. Between the canned, diced tomatoes, beef broth and meatballs, you better drink lots of water! Enjoy the recipe!
Mama Mia Meatball Soup
Ingredients:
5 Trader Joe Flame Broiled Turkey Meatballs or 12 Target Market Pantry Lean Turkey Meatballs (1 Lean)
1 cup Italian diced tomatoes, less than 5 g of carbs per 1/2 cup (2 Greens)
1/2 cup zucchini, chopped (1 Green)
1 1/2 cups low sodium beef broth (1.5 Condiments)
1/2 tsp Dried Basil Leaves (.5 Condiments)
Directions:
Heat meatballs in microwave for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. I did this so I could cut the meatballs in 4 pieces. You could place them in the saucepan whole, if desired.
Puree diced tomatoes in a small chopper, blender or magic bullet until desired consistency. I did it for about 5 seconds so that it resembled more of a sauce than chunks of tomatoes.
Combine meatballs, zucchini, tomatoes, beef broth and basil in a medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Let simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes.
1 Lean, 3 Greens, 2 Condiments and No Healthy Fat Required
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Ingredients:
5 Trader Joe Flame Broiled Turkey Meatballs or 12 Target Market Pantry Lean Turkey Meatballs (1 Lean)
1 cup Italian diced tomatoes, less than 5 g of carbs per 1/2 cup (2 Greens)
1/2 cup zucchini, chopped (1 Green)
1 1/2 cups low sodium beef broth (1.5 Condiments)
1/2 tsp Dried Basil Leaves (.5 Condiments)
Directions:
Heat meatballs in microwave for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. I did this so I could cut the meatballs in 4 pieces. You could place them in the saucepan whole, if desired.
Puree diced tomatoes in a small chopper, blender or magic bullet until desired consistency. I did it for about 5 seconds so that it resembled more of a sauce than chunks of tomatoes.
Combine meatballs, zucchini, tomatoes, beef broth and basil in a medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Let simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes.
1 Lean, 3 Greens, 2 Condiments and No Healthy Fat Required
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13 comments:
So glad you are back! I am a new follower so good timing haha :D I lost 45 lbs on Medifast in 2010 and ended it with a trip to Vegas.. now I have gained it all back lol I guess I can put some of the blame there ;) Love your blog!
Sandy, you are fabulous! I have been following you since September and because of your awesome recipes and helpful tips I have lost over 110 pounds! I have been cooking for my mom, also, and she has lost over 70 pounds on MF and your recipes. There is no doubt in my mind you will set out to achieve everything you reach for! Congratulations on a successful move and an absolutely darling son!
Welcome back! This looks super yummy, I too have recently recommitted to MF after loosing 69lbs back in 2010 (and gaining it all back... grr) so I am excited to see that there will be more fabulous recipes coming our way. Just tried the Cauliflower Pizza Crust #2 this week - major yum factor!
Thanks for all the support you guys! That is one thing I have always liked about Medifast is the community :)
What would you use instead of zucchini? I follow a strict rotation diet and I'm not supposed to have zucchini.
You could use cabbage, broccoli, celery, more tomatoes, mushrooms or any veggie of your choice. I hope that helps!
Hi Sandy! I am very new to MF; it will be 3 weeks on Wednesday! I have been looking at your blog for a couple of weeks now and tonight looking at even more and am so excited to find new ways to enjoy the MF meals. Can't wait to try the oatmeal cookies for example. So nice to find LOTS of different ways to mix up the otherwise blahness of some of them! I hate to just "live" for my lean and green meals, just surviving through the MF meals.. I have a question. Have you found ANY possible way to improve the Beef Stew? I thought it would be a good hearty meal but it's pretty nasty actually. I think I've used 1 and can't bring myself to eat any more yet. I will use them up because I don't want to fool with sending them back but I would like to find a better way to use them! Thanks for any help! You're AWESOME!!!
Hi Sandy! So HAPPY to have been directed to your site by someone on the MF chat board! I am almost 3 weeks in and am doing pretty well so far. I have lost 16lbs as of this a.m. but I NEEDED some new ways to alter some of the MF meals. I'm excited to try the oatmeal cookies and many, many of the others! I actually bought some cauliflour today to do the pizza crust. Anyway, I think you're AWESOME and was wondering if you've ever found a way to "fix" the MF Beef Stew. That stuff is nasty! I thought it would be a good "hearty" meal so I ordered it and I need help making it edible!!! Any suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks! Deanna
OMG! Made this in like 20 mins SOOOO GOODD!! :-) Welcome back Sandy!!! And can we add a little cheese on top for our healthy fat?
Is 12 meatballs really a serving for 1 person? That alot of meatballs. Thanks!
This soup was delicious! My Target doesn't sell the meatballs and I don't live close enough to a Trader Joe's, so I used Morningstar Farms veggie "meatballs" and it was DELICIOUS! We aren't fans of zucchini, so I used green beans and cabbage. My 8-year-old loved it as well! Thanks for a great recipe!
Never posted before- but I love your recipes! This is my second week on MF, and I really like it! I actually use your recipes, and my kids love eating the same meals as I do- for them I just add carbs, when appropriate. I wanted to post an answer to DE- the beef and vegetable stew, as well as the chili, sloppy joe, and other soups from MF benefit greatly, if you soak them overnight. I put mine in a small container with a lid, put in refrigerator, shake from time to time- and heat the next day. This way all the veggies soften. Try it- I am sure you will like it!
This is my absolute favorite!!!! I would eat this even if I wasn't on a diet!!!!
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