TUSCAN CHICKEN SOUP

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Change up your traditional chicken soup by adding delicious white kidney beans. It is also a great way to use up cooked chicken. -Rosemary Goetz, Hudson, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
1 small carrot, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 cup water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup uncooked small spiral pasta
3 cups thinly sliced fresh escarole or spinach
2 cups shredded cooked chicken

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrot in oil until onion is tender. Add the broth, water, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in beans and pasta; return to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until pasta and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add escarole and chicken; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 1542mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 28g protein.