Chicken Vegetable Alfredo Soup
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.
Yield:
- 5 1/2 cups
4 servings of 1 1/3 cups
Nutrients per serving:
Calories 370, Total Fat 23 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 25 g, Sodium 1350 mg, Fiber 2 g