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Tuscan Chicken Soup
Nb persons: 6
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Preparation time: 20 Minutes
Total time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
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| A colorful stew like this makes use of what's in your fridge and pantry to help you meet your daily quota for heart health. Consuming at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day may decrease your chances of having a heart attack or stroke. COOK TIME: 1 Hour 10 Minutes | |
| 2 | carrots, chopped, (about 1 c) |
| 1 rib | celery, chopped, (about ½ c) |
| 2 Tbsp | olive oil |
| 1 med | onion, chopped, (about 1 c) |
| 4 lg cloves | garlic, minced |
| 1 lg | bay leaf, (or 2 sm) |
| 8 c | low-sodium chicken broth |
| 3 c | shredded roasted skinless chicken breast, (1 lb) |
| 3 | plum tomatoes, diced |
| ½ c | grated zucchini, (about 1 med) |
| 1 can (15 oz) | no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained |
| 1 can (14 oz) | artichoke hearts in water, drained, rinsed, and roughly chopped |
| 1 Tbsp | chopped fresh oregano or ½ Tbsp dried |
| 1 Tbsp | finely chopped fresh sage or ½ Tbsp dried |
| 1 Tbsp | fresh thyme or ½ Tbsp dried |
| 12 thin slices | Parmesan cheese, cut with vegetable peeler (optional) |
1. PLACE carrots and celery in small microwaveable bowl. Add ¼ cup water and cover top of bowl loosely with plastic wrap. Microwave on high 5 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender.
2. HEAT oil in stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and saute 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and saute another 1 to 2 minutes. Add steamed vegetables and bay leaf. Saute 4 to 5 minutes longer.
3. POUR in broth. Add chicken, tomatoes, zucchini, beans, and artichoke hearts. Simmer 30 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf. Add oregano, sage, and thyme and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Top each bowl with 2 slices of cheese, if desired.
NUTRITION (per serving) 373.4 cal, 13 g fat, 5.5 g sat fat, 1194 mg sodium, 26 g carbs, 5 g total sugars, 7 g fiber, 37.6 G protein
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