The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[lchuge5]

Day 2 of medifast! I brought a packet of chicken and wild rice, but neglected to take a look at the cooking instructions. Google searches are turning up nothing...

Anyone know offhand the cooking instructions for the soups?

thanks

Lynden

[MISSANNE]

For the Chicken and Wild Rice (my favorite):

Add 6-8 ounces cold water (I use 8ounces)

Cook for 2-2 1/2 min

Let sit 1 minute

Cook 1 additional minute

Let sit 3-5 minutes.then ENJOY

They recommend putting a lid or plate, etc over the bowl and let it sit the 3-5min and the steam will cook it the rest of the way. However, sometimes if I'm at work I can't do that and it still tastes fine.

Just watch the microwave, after the initial cooking, sometimes mine wants to boil over.

Hope this helps!

Have a great day!

[Guest]

sounds great thanks!

I've heard of mixed reviews for this soup, but I've liked everything I've tried so far (brown sugar/peach oatmeal, pudding, banana/vanilla shakes, smores bar). Hopefully this trend continues,

thanks

Lynden

[Lauraly]

I cook all my hot stuff differently at work than the instructions. I was tired of the soups overflowing, or crusting onto the container.

My office has coffee machines will little spigots attched that give hot water (to make tea). I just put the packet contents in a bowl and trundle off to the coffee machine for the hot water. The water comes out nearly boiling, so I let the soup sit there, covered, for about 5 minutes before eating. It lets the temp cool down bit and cooks the soup. The chicken and wild rice is the best!

[Sarya]

On the medifast site you can download mixing instructions.
http://www.medifast1.com/community/downloads/mixing_instructions.pdf

I mix my soups up in a bowl in the morning and let them sit until it's time to eat them, then I microwave them for a minute or a minute and a half. It's been working well for me lately except that I microwaved my soup for 2 minutes today and lost 1/3 of it to the microwave

[Ct. Yankee]

Hi Lauraly, I 'cook' my soups and oatmeals the same way, even at home. I use a Hefty styro bowl, add 4-6 ounces of near boiling water, stir and cover with a small plate. Let it sit for maybe 5 minutes or so and it is ready to eat. No microwave needed. And, no dishes to wash, either. Food comes out perfect!

Joan

[PJinCali]

After losing about 1/3 of my soup twice in the microwave, I changed the way I prepare everything except the shakes & puddings. I bought some rubbermaid takealongs and I mix about 5-6 meals with the appropriate amount of water, stir them up and place them in the refrigerator. When it is meal time I select what I want, stir it up, cook for 1 minute in the microwave, stir, cook for another 30 seconds and it is ready to go. Sitting the refrigerator allows the dehydrated bits to plump up prior to cooking.

I have been preping the meals in the evening so I never run out of pre-preped meals. It is almost like having fast food standing by. When I have to leave I grab a few containers, stick them in my little soft sided lunch box and away we go

[Mike]

Most of the soups, and chili (other than the creamy) we add the water and let them soak for at least half an hour. Then cook for a minute, let sit, then cook another minute or so. Be careful of overflowing, especially the chicken and rice and chicken noodle.

[jump4joy]

Hi Lauraly, I 'cook' my soups and oatmeals the same way, even at home. I use a Hefty styro bowl, add 4-6 ounces of near boiling water, stir and cover with a small plate. Let it sit for maybe 5 minutes or so and it is ready to eat. No microwave needed. And, no dishes to wash, either. Food comes out perfect!

Joan

I like this idea, Joan! Sounds simple and convenient...I'm gonna try this.

[Ct. Yankee]

Hi Joy, it really saves time, because while it is steeping, you can be doing other things, and not running back and forth to the microwave! Everything has really come out very well with this method. Best part, I hum the dishes into the trash and I am on my way!! Glad you liked the idea, Joy!

Joan

[dede4wd]

Joan,
I love your idea!

Chick & Wild rice soup is my favorite, but I definitely soak it for a while because I HATE crunchy rice! Hope you enjoy it!

DeDe

[Ct. Yankee]

Hi DeDe, no, the rice isn't 'crunchy' and 'cooks' up really good. The only thing I found with my method is with the chili, sometimes the beans come out 'al dente' which is OK, too, for it adds a little 'chew power' to the meal!! With you traveling so much, this could really work for you! "Back and forth, in and out of the microwave, let stand" is definitely not for me!! This is easier and efficient and a time saver! Try it, and see if it is for you!!

Joan

[guest]

Love the chicken and wild rice soup! And the chicken and noodle! Let both sit for a while - one about 10 minutes and one in fridge for an hour or so and then reheated.

Just added a bullion cube, a bit more water (but not a cup so it would taste a little thicker) and a smattering of lemon pepper before I cooked. Chicken noodle tastes just like Ramen Noodle soup.

[jump4joy]

I'll have to give the chicken noodle flavor another go....I didn't like it when I tried it 3 years ago because it was too chewy. Haven't tried the Chicken and Rice.....I think I'll get some on my next order and try making it Joan's way.