Bow tie Chicken Noodle Soup

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Thursday, January 01, 2004

Categories:

American/Entree

Yield:

4 servings, approximately 2 cups each

Ingredients:

Nonstick cooking spray
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ cup chopped celery
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 ½ cups diced carrots
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
¼ teaspoon white pepper
½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
6 cups fat-free reduced sodium chicken broth
1 cup frozen green peas
1 cup bow tie pasta

Directions:

1. Spray 2-3 quart stockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Cook chicken 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add celery, onion and garlic and continue to cook until chicken is browned.
2. Add carrots, chicken bouillon, thyme, pepper, parsley and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, cook 10 minutes or until carrots are tender. Add pasta and peas. Cook 10-15 minutes or until pasta is tender.

Nutrition Facts:

: 250 calories, 22g carbohydrate, 34g protein, 2.2g fat, 0.6g saturated fat, 66g cholesterol, 5g dietary fiber, 1383mg sodium

Exchanges per serving: 1 starch, 2 ½ lean meat, 1 vegetable

Source:

Adapted recipe by Chef Dennis Berno, Siegfried Health Center, St. John Medical Center