Italian Chicken Noodle Soup

• PREP TIME35 Min
• TOTAL TIME35 Min
• SERVINGS6

INGREDIENTS

1

tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

2

boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1/2 lb), cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

1

carton (32 oz) Progresso® chicken broth (4 cups)

2

cups water

3

medium carrots, sliced (1 1/2 cups)

2

cups broccoli florets

1 1/2

cups uncooked medium egg noodles

1

teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/2

teaspoon garlic-pepper blend

1/4

cup shredded Parmesan cheese

STEP I:

              In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center. Stir in onion. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.

STEPII:

               Stir in broth, water and carrots. Heat to boiling. Cook 5 minutes over medium heat. Stir in broccoli, noodles, basil and garlic-pepper blend. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables and noodles are tender.

STEPIII:

              Top each serving with cheese.

EXPERT TIPS

You can substitute chicken thighs for part or all of the chicken breasts. Usually, two boneless thighs will equal one breast half.

Fresh vegetables are used to make this colorful soup, but you could use frozen vegetables if you like.