"APRES-SKI" SOUP

Apres ski, French for "after skiing," refers to the social time directly after getting off the slopes, and this microwave soup is perfect for the occasion. Chock full of healthy veggies, this one will warm you from head to toe. -Nancy Hamlin, Littleton, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 qt.).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1-1/4 cups cubed acorn squash
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 medium leek (white portion only), thinly sliced
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 small zucchini, halved and sliced
1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place butter in a 3-qt. microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high for 15-20 seconds or until melted. Add squash, carrot and leek; stir to coat. Cook, covered, on high for 6 minutes., Stir in remaining ingredients; cook, covered, on high for 12-14 minutes or until vegetables and macaroni are tender, stirring twice. Remove bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 594mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges