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Tonite'z Dinner : Magic of packet soups

So in my last post I was speaking to you guys about easy-peasy food that could be made on days when you don't feel your pro-active selves. So I thought why not go lazy,like really crazy lazy and try to make an original meal combining the best of packet meals.

Now if you're lazy like me, then Soups is a must on your dinner/lunch/ heck even breakfast list.

To be honest I love soups. There's about a soup that somehow makes me feel loved. It doesn't matter whether the soup is something like a Chicken Soup with beaten egg and string noodles or a spicy, refreshing Gazpacho and some toasted bread with an avocado spread.

My husband often laments that I am such a Soup and Sandwiches person that if let to myself, I could survive decades on just that. tsshhkkk... ( But he loves the soups I make..ha ha)

So today I'm sharing a special soup recipe with you guys with hardly requires anything to make and it's an amalgamation of different packaged meals combined and cooked which tastes simply awesome.

Let's call it " Lazy Soup"

                  Ingredients.                 Time : 10 mins (including prep)     Serves : 4


  • Knorr Soup Packet - 1 (I have used Manchow Soup.You guys can go ahead with whatever flavour you prefer)
  • Minced Chicken (Frozen/Fresh) - 250 gms
  • Chopped Onion - 1 (Large)
  • Finely chopped garlic/garlic paste/garlic powder - 1/2 tsp.
  • Stock - 2 medium cups
  • Salt / Pepper - to taste
  • Refined Oil/ Butter- 1 tbl.spn.
  • Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp.
  • Maggi noodles - 1 pac (Any flavor. I went with Masala)

Now if you want you guys can go ahead and add veggies frozen/fresh.It's up to you guys. As I said it's a lazy soup so I didn't add veggies.

                 Method

  • In a bowl mix together minced chicken, salt, pepper, chopped onion, garlic, red chilli powder and let it marinate for 1/2 hour or at least 20 mins.
  • In a container mix the Knorr powder with the chicken stock and keep it aside.( Instructions given behind every soup packet. But make sure there are no lumps )
  • Heat oil/butter in a kadai on a medium flame. Add the marinated chicken and stir fry till the onions are done.
  • Add the Maggi Noodles (dry) by crushing them into small pieces with your hand.
  • Add a bit of water and stir fry till the noodles and the minced chicken masala are incorporated.
  • Now add the required amount of warm water(The required amount of water needed is already mentioned behind every soup packet)
  • Add salt according to taste.
  • Keep on a medium flame and cook it till the Maggi and the chicken is done.
  • Sprinkle chopped spring onions/chilli flakes/a knob of butter/pepper.
         Bon Appetit.










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