Italian Chicken Noodle Soup

Here is a soup that is a pick me up on a cold winter day and won't break your New Years Resolution at 170 calories per serving! It is quick and easy to make .... and yes, even the guys liked it!

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1/2 lb), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso® chicken broth (4 cups)
2 cups water
3 medium carrots, sliced (1 1/2 cups)
2 cups broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

1. In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center. Stir in onion. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.

2. Stir in broth, water and carrots. Heat to boiling. Cook 5 minutes over medium heat. Stir in broccoli, noodles, basil and garlic-pepper blend. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables and noodles are tender.

3. Top each serving with cheese.

Makes 6 servings (1 1/2 cups each)

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)Calories 170(Calories from Fat 50),Total Fat 6g(Saturated Fat 2g,Trans Fat 0g),Cholesterol 35mg;Sodium 710mg;Total Carbohydrate 13g(Dietary Fiber 2g,Sugars 3g),Protein 15g;Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 120.00%;Vitamin C 20.00%;Calcium 10.00%;Iron 8.00%;Exchanges:1 Starch;0 Fruit;0 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;1 1/2 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;1 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:1;*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.