A bowl of chicken noodle soup always equals comfort. The vegetables add nutrition and an aromatic flavor. This soup can be prepared at a moment’s notice and turns mealtime into a warm and satisfying experience.
Nutrition Facts
Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
Calories
282 Per ServingProtein
30g Per ServingFiber
3g Per ServingNutrition Facts
Calories | 282 | |
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Total Fat | 5.0 g | |
Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | |
Cholesterol | 73 mg | |
Sodium | 324 mg | |
Total Carbohydrate | 27 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 3 g | |
Sugars | 4 g | |
Protein | 30 g |
Dietary Exchanges
1 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 3 lean meat
Ingredients
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2 teaspoons olive oil -
3 medium carrots (thinly sliced) -
2 medium ribs of celery, leaves discarded, thinly sliced -
1 small onion (diced) -
4 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth -
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, all visible fat discarded, cut into bite-size pieces. -
3 cups water -
3 tablespoons fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, minced. -
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (crumbled) -
1/4 teaspoon salt -
1/4 teaspoon black pepper ((coarsely ground preferred)) -
6 ounces dried no-yolk noodles
Directions
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Heat the oil in the pressure cooker on sauté. Cook the carrots, celery, and onion for 3 minutes, or until the carrots and celery are tender and the onion is soft, stirring frequently. Stir in the broth, chicken, water, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. -
Secure the lid. Cook on high pressure for 12 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quickly release any remaining pressure. Remove the pressure cooker lid. -
Set the pressure cooker to sauté. Heat until the soup comes to a simmer. Stir in the noodles. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender, stirring frequently.
This recipe is reprinted with permission from American Heart Association Instant & Healthy. Copyright © 2018 by the American Heart Association. Photograph ©2018 by Lauren Volo. Published by Harmony Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC. Available from booksellers everywhere.