This easy chicken soup is low fat, low calorie and a complete meal in a bowl. Crisp, fresh vegetables team up with cheese tortellini and chicken. Add a crusty bread and fruit for dessert for a great way to start the new year.
2large chicken breast halves, boned, skinned and cooked*
½cupsliced carrots
½large red pepper, diced
¼poundsnow peas, (strings removed) and cut about ½ inch
½cupZucchini, sliced ¼ inch and quartered
½cupyellow squash, sliced ¼ inch and juilenned
3tablespoonsjuilenned fresh basil
1teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonwhite pepper
Instructions
Cut chicken into bite sized pieces. Set aside.
Place the broth in a saucepan and add the carrots and red pepper. Cook about 5 minutes.
Add the snow peas, zuchinni and yellow squash, cook about 3 to 4 minutes.
Last, add the cooked tortellini, basil, salt, pepper and chicken. Simmer briefly.
Check for seasonings and serve.
Notes
*Meat from a rotisserie chicken can be used if desired. Otherwise, if roasting, lightly coat the chicken breasts with vegetable oil and bake in a 350°F oven for 18 to 30 minutes, depending upon the size. They should register 165°F when done.