Chicken Vegetable Alfredo Soup

Name: Chicken Vegetable Alfredo Soup
Yield: 5 1/2 cups 4 servings of 1 1/3 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 mL) chopped broccoli; 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped carrots; 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped onion; 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced red bell pepper; 1 garlic clove, pressed; 2 cups (500 mL) chicken broth; 1 jar (16 oz/435 mL) prepared Alfredo pasta sauce; 2 cups (500 mL) diced cooked chicken; 1 tbsp (15 mL) snipped fresh basil leaves; Grated fresh Parmesan cheese (optional)

Ingredients

1 cup (250 mL) chopped broccoli
1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped carrots
1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped onion
1/2 cup (125 mL) diced red bell pepper
1 garlic clove, pressed
2 cups (500 mL) chicken broth
1 jar (16 oz/435 mL) prepared Alfredo pasta sauce
2 cups (500 mL) diced cooked chicken
1 tbsp (15 mL) snipped fresh basil leaves
Grated fresh Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

Place broccoli, carrots, onion, bell pepper and pressed garlic in Stainless (3-qt./2.8-L) Covered Saucepan. Add broth; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add Alfredo sauce and chicken; simmer 5 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat; stir in basil. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.