Thursday, January 21, 2010

Chicken Vegetable Soup - Phase 1

A hearty and savory soup - helps you feel full longer!  Make a big batch as this freezes well for reheat later.

1 or 2 skinless, bonless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
3 cups nonfat broth, beef, chicken or vegetable
2 garlic cloves
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups chopped cabbage
1/2 onion
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 cup chopped summer squash
1/2 cup mushrooms
1/2 cup green beans
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp oregano
salt & pepper to taste

1.  Spray pot with non-stick cooking spray.  Saute onions and garlic for about 5 minutes or until crisp tender.

2.  Add broth, tomato paste, cabbage, green beans, mushrooms, basil, oregano, salt and pepper.  Simmer for about 10-15 minutes until vegetables are tender.  Add zucchini and squash and simmer for another 5 minutes or so.  Serve hot.

Notes:  You can add carrots to this on Phase 2.  Just saute with onions and garlic before adding the other ingredients.

**  This is a variation on Weight Watcher's original version of their Zero Point soup.