Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup

Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup  

Serves: 4             Cook time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

Cooking Spray

1 cup ( ¼ inch thick) slices carrot

1 cup frozen corn

1 14 oz can fire roasted tomatoes, undrained

¾ cup chopped onion

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup ( ¼ inch thick) slices celery

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

8 cups fat-free, less-sodium, chicken broth

2 cups uncooked egg noodles

1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

1 bay leaf

3 cups shredded cooked chicken

Coarsely ground black pepper for seasoning

Directions:

1.       Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat; coat with cooking spray. Add carrot, corn, onion, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes or until onion is lightly browned. Add tomatoes, celery, salt & pepper; sauté 3 minutes. Add broth and next three ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Add Chicken and cook an additional 3 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Sprinkle with coarsely ground black pepper if desired.