VEGETABLE CHICKEN SOUP

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"I need to eat low-fat and my husband loves a good hearty soup, so this recipe fills the bill for both of us," reports Betty Kline of Panorama Village, Texas. "My friends have raved over this soup, and all our grandchildren gobble up their vegetables this way."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 quarts water
2 large carrots, sliced
1 cup chopped onion
3 celery ribs, sliced
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
3 tablespoons picante sauce
2-1/4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2-1/4 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
3-1/2 cups egg noodles, cooked and drained

Steps:

In a large soup kettle, combine the water, carrots, onion and celery. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. , Add the broccoli, cauliflower, garlic, bouillon, picante sauce and seasonings. Cover and simmer until broccoli and cauliflower are tender, about 20 minutes. , Add chicken and noodles. Cover and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 935mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges