Chicken soup

Ingredients for 8 servings

2 skinless boneless chicken breasts (about 8 oz), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 bay leaf
8 cups fat-free, reduced sodium chicken broth
2 cups sliced celery
1-1/2 cups chopped green onions
2 cups sliced carrots
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup sliced zucchini
2 cups peeled, diced potatoes or cooked noodles
1 tsp minced fresh parsley
1 tsp snipped fresh chives
1-1/2 tsp ground coriander
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. In soup pot or deep pan, combine chicken, bay leaf, broth, celery, green onions, carrots, garlic, zucchini and potatoes (if using). Bring to boil. Reduce heat and let simmer about 20 minutes or until chicken and vegetables are tender.

2. Just before serving, remove bay leaf and add parsley, chives, coriander and noodles (if using). Season with pepper to taste.

3. Nutrition Information: 94 calories, 13g carbs, 10g protein, 3g fiber

main courses, chicken, soup May 11, 2011 22:22