Chunky Chicken Soup

Name: Chunky Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup sliced celery; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 6 cups chicken broth; 1-1/2 cups sliced carrots; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup uncooked macaroni; 1-1/2 cups frozen peas

Here's a satisfying soup that you'll find yourself serving year-round. Every spoonful is loaded with the fantastic flavor of chicken, celery, carrots and peas.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons canola oil
6 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups sliced carrots
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup uncooked macaroni
1-1/2 cups frozen peas

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook the chicken, celery and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink.
Add the broth, carrots, thyme, salt if desired and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in macaroni and peas. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the macaroni is tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 140 calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 meat.

Originally published as Chunky Chicken Soup in Country Chicken Cookbook