VEGETABLE LOVER'S CHICKEN SOUP

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Classic comfort food is yours in less than a half-hour. Serve with crusty whole-grain bread buttered with freshly grated Romano or Parmesan sprinkled on the bread. Make it vegetarian if you choose by omitting the chicken and chicken broth and adding a can of garbanzo beans or cannellini beans and vegetable broth. EatingWellNewsletter

Provided by Manami

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 29m

Yield 2 cups, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces chicken tenders, cut into bite-size chunks
1 small zucchini, finely diced
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
crushed red pepper flakes (a pinch or two, for that extra zing)
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
14 ounces reduced-sodium chicken broth or 14 ounces low sodium vegetable broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons orzo pasta or 2 tablespoons other tiny pasta, such as farfelline
1 1/2 cups packed Baby Spinach

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Transfer to a plate.
  • Add zucchini, shallot, Italian seasoning and salt, freshly ground black pepper, crushed red crushed red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, broth, wine and orzo (or other tiny pasta); increase heat to high and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the pasta is tender, about 8 minutes, or according to package directions.
  • Stir in spinach, the cooked chicken and any accumulated juices from the chicken; cook, stirring, until the chicken is heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • *Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
  • **Nutrition Information.
  • Per serving: 261 calories; 8 g fat (1 g sat, 5 g mono); 72 mg cholesterol; 12 g carbohydrate; 31 g protein; 2 g fiber; 355 mg sodium; 483 mg potassium.
  • ***1 Carbohydrate Serving.
  • ****Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 3 1/2 very lean meat, 1/2 fat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.5, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 308.7, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.5, Protein 33.7

Blake Crow
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Jaykumar Lodh
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This soup is a great meal prep option. You can make a big batch on the weekend and then enjoy it throughout the week.


Abdurahim Arman
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove vegetables as you like. You can also adjust the seasonings to your own taste.


M Salar
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Tinsu Abera
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Overall, this is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful chicken soup. I would definitely recommend it to others.


CHand Hunjra
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The soup was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


Aliyan Qureshi
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The soup was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.


JACKIE TSHILANDA
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The soup was a little too thick for my liking. I had to add some extra water to thin it out.


Jerrie D
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add some extra salt and pepper to make it more flavorful.


Amina Mumuni
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I'm always looking for new soup recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's flavorful, healthy, and easy to make. What more could you ask for?


Mrswaqas Mrswaqas
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This soup is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a pot and let it simmer.


Meghla megh
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I love that this soup is made with all healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get a nutritious meal on the table.


Nakale Matias Karlos
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Lenz Brice
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and comforting. I especially loved the addition of the sweet potatoes.


Mine Akter
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This soup is amazing! The broth is so flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the fresh herbs, which really gives the soup a nice depth of flavor.


Timia Middleton
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the rich flavor and the tender vegetables. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ahajeri 1001
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling. I love that it's also packed with vegetables, so I can feel good about eating it.


Md hasan ahmed
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I'm always looking for new chicken soup recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. It's easy to make and so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Peter Eka
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This soup was a total hit with my family! It's packed with flavor and healthy vegetables. I especially loved the addition of the fresh herbs, which really brightened up the broth.


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