NOVEMBER 25, 2024 MEAL PREP MONDAY.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

• 2 Tablespoons butter

• 1 small yellow onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, diced

• 1 15 oz. can corn, drained

• 1 10 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained

• 1 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 2 cups water

• 3 cups shredded chicken (I like to pre-buy a rotisserie chicken and shred it!)

• 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• 1 oz. packet taco seasoning

• 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded

• 1/3 cup cream cheese, softened

• Corn or Flour Tortilla Chips

Heat 2 Tbsp. butter over medium heat and add the diced onions and peppers. Sauté for 4 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

Add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT for the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and garnish ingredients.

Let the soup gradually come to a gentle bubble, partially covered. If the chicken boils rapidly, it becomes tough. Cooking it slowly keeps it nice and juicy.

Reduce heat to low and gradually sprinkle in the shredded cheese and softened cream cheese. Stir until smooth and creamy.

Garnish and serve or store in fridge for up to 5 days!

Breakfast Sausage Egg + Cheese Bagels

• 1lb sausage meat 

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 tablespoon salted butter

• 4 large eggs

• 4 bagels

• 4 slices medium cheddar cheese

Combine sausage meat, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Shape into 4 equal portions and shape into patties slightly wider than the muffins.

Toast the Bagels. Place them near the stove to stay warm after toasting.

Turn skillet to medium-high heat. Arrange the sausage patties and fry for 4 minutes, turning halfway through, until browned and cooked through.

Add butter to the heated skillet and  fry 4 eggs. season with salt and pepper. Cover the eggs and cook for 2 minutes, until whites are cooked but yolks still runny.

To assemble, place a slice of cheddar on the bottom of a toasted Bagel. Top with a sausage patty, then an egg. Top with the  bagel top and once cooled, wrap them tightly in parchment paper, then place them in a freezer-friendly bag or container to keep for up to 1 month.

To reheat from frozen, defrost the wrapped breakfast sandwiches using a microwave or place in the fridge 24 hours before heating. Heat them in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 350°F. 

Homemade Lunchables

• Grapes

• 2 slices of Turkey

• 4 Cheese slices

• 1 serving of Pretzel thins

Place all ingredients in a meal prep container and store in fridge for an easy grab and go lunch/snack!