Vegetable Chicken Noodle Soup
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced leek, white part only
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrot
  • 1/2 cup chopped turnip
  • 1 small zucchini, sliced thin
  • 6 cups chicken broth, divided (low sodium and reduced fat, if possible)
  • 1 T. minced fresh parsley (we often substitute dried)
  • 1-1/2 tsp. fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp. fresh rosemary or 1/4 tsp. dried rosemary leaves
  • 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • about 2 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
  • 2 c. diced cooked chicken breast (see Note)
1. In large saucepan, combine celery, leek, carrot, turnip and 1/3 cup chicken broth. Cover; cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

2. Stir in remaining chicken broth, zucchini, and seasonings. Bring to a boil; add noodles. Cook until noodles are tender; stir in chicken.

3. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until heated through.

Makes approximately 6 servings.


Note:
About 1 lb. uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts.


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