CHICKEN, SPINACH, AND SHELL SOUP
INGREDIENTS
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 pound fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 3 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1/2 pound boneless, skinless, chicken breasts,
cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup cooked small shell macaroni
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS
In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
Add the onion and garlic and saute for 4 minutes.
Add the spinach and cook for 2 minutes until the
spinach is wilted. Add the broth and tomatoes and
bring it to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer 15 minutes.
Add the chicken and simmer for 5 minutes
more until chicken is cooked through.
Add the cooked shells and season with salt and
pepper. Top each soup bowl with Parmesan cheese.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (About 1-1/4 cups):
Calories: 214, Fat: 6 g, Cholesterol: 42 mg, Sodium: 641 mg,
Carbohydrate: 18 g, Dietary Fiber: 2 g, Sugars: 5 g, Protein: 22 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 2 Lean Meat, 1 Vegetable