CHICKEN SPAGHETTI SOUP

Chicken Spaghetti Soup image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 lb ground chicken
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes, including juice
1 1/4 cups tomato juice
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup uncooked spaghetti, broken into 1 to 1 1/2 inch pieces
freshly grated parmesan cheese, for topping

Steps:

In a large pot over medium heat, warm the oil.
Add in the chicken, onions, bell pepper, and garlic; saute, breaking up the chicken with a spoon, until lightly browned and the vegetables are tender, 5-6 minutes.
Add the remaining ingredients except the spaghetti and cheese and simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes.
Increase heat to med-high add the spaghetti.
Cook until the spaghetti is tender and the flavors are blended, about 15 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf and discard.
Serve in bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.9, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 104.7, Sodium 2021.6, Carbohydrate 63.7, Fiber 5, Sugar 16.1, Protein 35.4