CHICKEN SOUP FOR TWO!!!

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Chicken Soup for Two!!! image

This is nice when it is just two as it is here with just my DH and I. I love leftovers but sometimes I like a simple easy to prepare meal that I can do last minute...of course it has to be nutritious and low fat ...especially after Christmas!!

Provided by Doreen Fish

Categories     Chicken Soups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tsp olive oil
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast cut into bite size pieces
1 small onion ,chopped
1 carrot chopped
1 stalk celery chopped
1 container chicken broth (30 ozs)
1/2 c short pasta such as rotini
1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In a large saucepan heat oil over medium heat. cook chicken until cooked through.Set chicken aside. In same saucepan, cook onion carrot and celery over medium heat till softened, stirring occasionally about 3 - 5 minutes.Stir in stock. Bring to a boil Stir in pasta. Cook uncovered over medium - high heat stirring occasionally for 6 minutes.Stir in chicken and pepper; continue to cook until pasta is tender but firm....about 3 minutes longer.
  • 2. You an use different vegetables if you want but most people have celery and carrots in their fridge. Tomatoes chopped up are a nice addition to this soup. Add a salad for a nice light dinner.

There are no comments yet!