Chicken Noodle and Veggie Soup
This recipe includes a slight twist on the old classic, using rotini noodles and lots of fresh veggies to make a warm and fulfilling soup.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
- 1 each onion peeled and chopped
- 1 each yellow squash diced
- 1 each bell pepper chopped, can be a mix of colors (remove seeds and stem first)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 bunch basil cooked and chopped
- 1 cup rotini noodles
- 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 cup water
- 6 ounces chicken breast skinless and boneless, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese ground
The chicken for this recipe should be already cooked. It is a great way to use up leftovers. Or you can purchase cooked chicken or cook it yourself.
Sauté the onion, squash, and peppers in a large Dutch oven pan the olive oil. Add the seasonings. Cover the Dutch Oven with a lid and allow all to cook for a few minutes, stirring occassionaly.
Add the broth and water. Bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and add the pasta. Cook until the pasta is almost done, about 8 minutes, and add the chicken. Heat for a few minutes.
Serve in bowls. Top each bowl with a little ground Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition information: Serving: 1/4 recipe | Calories: 175.66kcal | Carbohydrates: 115.4g | Protein: 15.73g | Fat: 4.08g | Saturated Fat: 1.13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 28.91mg | Sodium: 132.79mg | Potassium: (data not available) | Carbs: 20.17g | Fiber: 2.75g | Net carbs: 17.44g | Sugar: 4.14g | Vitamin D: 0mcg | Vitamin A: (data not available) | Vitamin C: (data not available) | Calcium: (data not available) | Iron: (data not available)
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