The Anti-Chicken Fingers Movement ~ Homeade Chicken Noodle Soup

Well, what crazy week it's been so far.  Both my son and I have been diagnosed with influenza A, and let me tell you...it's no walk in the park.  If I can eat, I'm eating soup out of a can.  I've longed for someone to make me this yummy recipe, my kids love soup so it's always a hit and perfect for a day you aren't feeling well or the weather is bad. 

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon smart balance butter
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can vegetable broth
• 1/2 pound chopped cooked chicken breast
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat egg noodles
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Cook onion and celery in butter until just tender, 5 minutes. Pour in chicken and vegetable broths and stir in chicken, noodles, carrots, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes before serving.

Happy Eating Friends! ~ Trina

The Anti-Chicken Fingers Movement - Homemade Chicken & Veggie Soup

This soup was a huge hit at my house, even the hubby liked it and said I could have made it with the veggies only and it would have been great.  It's the perfect meal to sneak in several different veggies to deliver to your kiddos.   Both my kids love soup, and this was a favorite.  It's low fat, and low carb- but it doesn't matter how healthy it is, it tastes great!  The flavors of this combination of vegetables is amazing!

Ingredients: 

8-Cups of Water

8-Teaspoons of Chicken Bouillon

4-Medium Tomatoes Diced

8-Celery Sticks Chopped

2-3 Carrots, Chopped

2- Squash, Diced

1- Large Onion, Diced

1- Sweet Red Pepper, Diced/Seeded

3-Cooked Chicken Breasts, Cut Into Small Pieces

Pepper

Boil all ingredients 10 minutes in large pan, then lower heat to medium, cook 20 minutes or so more or until veggies are all tender.  Add pepper to taste.

This makes a gallon so be prepared for either having leftovers or freezing!!  Happy Eating Friends ~ Trina