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HCG Diet Recipe 23: Hearty Shredded Chicken Vegetable Soup

Bowl of chicken soup with carrots, celery, and herbs on a wooden table, adorned with a gold spoon. HCG diet soup recipe.
Chicken sour for the soul and a healthy waistline, right?


By Adrienne (with a little health-minded flavor from Dr. Zach)



Day 23. You’re almost across the finish line.


By now, your kitchen should feel different. Cleaner. More intentional. And if you’ve been following along, you’ve likely got shredded chicken ready to go—one of the most versatile, efficient proteins you can have on hand.


Today is about using what you’ve prepared… and finishing strong.


A Quick Shift in Mindset (This Matters)


During P2, we were strict. Very controlled.

Now? You’re transitioning.

You no longer need to boil the fat out of every piece of meat—unless you’re making something like this soup, where the broth benefits from it.


You’ve earned the right to introduce smart indulgences:

  • A little olive oil

  • A richer broth

  • Slightly more flavorful cuts

Not excess…intention.


The Recipe: Hearty Shredded Chicken Soup


Ingredients

  • 1–2 cups shredded chicken (pre-cooked)

  • 4–6 cups chicken broth

  • 1 tbsp MCT oil or a touch of olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)

  • 1/2 onion (chopped)

  • 2 celery stalks (sliced)

  • 1 cup cabbage or zucchini

  • Optional: small amount of carrot for flavor

  • Salt, pepper, thyme or Italian seasoning


Instructions

  1. Build the baseHeat oil in a large pot. Add garlic, onion, and celery. Sauté until fragrant.

  2. Add broth and chickenBring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.

  3. Add vegetablesToss in cabbage, zucchini, and any extras you need to use up.

  4. Simmer and seasonLet cook 15–20 minutes. Adjust salt, pepper, and herbs.


Why This Meal Works Right Now

  • High protein, low carb → keeps fat-burning active

  • Warm, comforting → helps with satiety and routine

  • Uses what you already have → reinforces efficiency

This is the kind of meal that quietly keeps everything on track.


Family-Friendly Version

Make it easy for everyone:

  • Add:

    • Rice or noodles

    • Crackers or bread

  • Optional: a little shredded cheese

Same soup. Different direction.


Pro Tip (Carry This Forward)

Always keep:

  • Cooked protein (like shredded chicken)

  • Broth

  • A few vegetables

That’s a meal anytime. No excuses.


Final Thought

You’re not just finishing a 30-day plan…

You’re building a system you can rely on.

Meals like this—simple, adaptable, efficient—are what make that system sustainable.


(Recipe Series Reminder)

As you begin incorporating small, intentional indulgences like richer broths and healthy oils, you’re stepping fully into Phase 3 (Maintenance). Make sure you’re doing it the right way so you don’t lose momentum:



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