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Chicken and Pastina Soup

Treat your family to a hearty dinner with this chicken and pasta soup that's made with Progresso® broth and Muir Glen® tomatoes.

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Prep Time 30 min
Total Time 45 min
Servings 10

Ingredients

2: lb boneless skinless chicken breasts

2: cartons (32 oz each) Progresso® chicken broth

1: tablespoon olive oil

1/2: cup chopped onion (1 medium)

1/2: cup diced carrot (1 medium)

1/2: cup diced celery (1 medium stalk)

1: cup Muir Glen® organic crushed tomatoes with basil (from 28-oz can)

1/2: teaspoon gray salt or sea salt

1/4: teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1: dried bay leaf

1: cup uncooked acini di pepe pasta or other small round pasta (8 oz)

2: cups chopped, lightly packed mustard greens, spinach, Swiss chard or other greens

1/3: cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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Directions

1 Place chicken in 12-inch skillet. Add 1 carton of the broth. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
2 Meanwhile, in 5-quart stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
3 Drain chicken, reserving broth; set chicken aside. Strain broth; add to vegetables. Stir remaining carton of broth, the tomatoes, salt, pepper and bay leaf into stockpot. Heat to boiling. Stir in pasta. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
4 Shred or cut chicken into bite-size pieces; add to soup. Stir in greens just until wilted. Remove bay leaf. Serve with a sprinkle of additional freshly ground pepper and the cheese.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 260
Calories from Fat: 50),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 6g; 6%
(Saturated Fat 2g, 2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 60mg; 60%;
Sodium: 950mg; 950%;
Total Carbohydrate: 23g; 23%
(Dietary Fiber 2g 2% Sugars 3g 3% ),
Protein: 28g; 28%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 45%;
Vitamin C: 10%;
Calcium: 8%;
Iron: 10%;

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

1 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 1/1/2012 12:46:01 PM REPORT ABUSE PittsfordPatrice said:

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I love this recipe & all of Michael's recipes. This is an easy, shortcut version of a wholesome, homemade soup. Because I double the recipe (to have enough for a second meal), I cook the pasta separately & add to each serving.

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Posted 2/26/2010 11:34:51 AM REPORT ABUSE nj_mom said:

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we love this soup! i make double batches, and freeze some. the whole family 3, 5, 33, 42 enjoy!

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Posted 12/21/2009 8:35:01 AM REPORT ABUSE CateJames said:

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The soup was fairly bland (glad I added Italian flavored tomatoes instead of plain, crushed tomatoes) so I made a note to add Italian seasoning next time around. At the end of the day, it was easy to prepare and my 4-year old daughter could assist with prep (mini-chop) and I made enough to freeze for future meals. I like that this was hearty enough to be a meal.

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