CREAMY SHELL SOUP

Creamy Shell Soup image

Provided by swirlycinnacakes

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 cups water
6 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3 to 4 pieces
1 cup onion, diced
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
2 medium potatoes, diced
4 green onions, chopped
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
4 cups 2% low-fat milk
2 cups medium pasta shells, cooked and drained
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
ground nutmeg
chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Simmer water, chicken, diced onions, celery, minced parsley, bay leaf, salt and pepper in Dutch oven until chicken is tender. Remove bay leaf; discard. Remove chicken; cool. Cut into small cubes; set aside.
Add potatoes, green onions, bouillon cubes, seasoned salt and poultry seasoning to broth. Simmer 15 minutes. Add milk, macaroni, and chicken; return to simmer.
Melt butter in skillet over med heat. Add flour, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to brown. Add to soup; blend well. Let soup simmer on very low heat 20 minutes to blend flavors. Season to taste. Garnish with nutmeg and chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.5, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 686.3, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 8.3, Protein 13.9