SOUP FOR TWO

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This comforting and colorful soup from field editor Margery Bryan of Royal City, Washington is loaded with old-fashioned goodness. The flavorful broth is chock-full of veggies, chicken and macaroni. "By changing the vegetables, you can make it different every time," Margery notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 tablespoon butter
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2/3 cup cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup cauliflowerets
1/2 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup torn fresh spinach
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Seasoned salad croutons, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrot in butter for 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the broth, chicken, cauliflower, beans and macaroni. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until macaroni and vegetables are tender. Add spinach and pepper; cook and stir until spinach is wilted. Garnish with croutons if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 888mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges