New Recipe #1

So in my previous post I said that I was going to try one new recipe a week and post the recipe....here goes!

CHICKEN TORTELLINI SOUP
4 servings ( 2 cups each)

What you will need:
2 cans (14 oz each) fat free chicken broth with 33% less sodium
3 cups water
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 lb pre-cut chicken breast chunks or 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1/2 lb) cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 package (9oz) refrigerated cheese filled tortellini
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 cup frozen sweet peas

1. In 3 quart saucepan or dutch oven, heat broth, water, onions, basil and garlic. Stir in chicken and tortellini . Reduce to medium; simmer uncovered 4 minutes
2. Add spinach and peas; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until spinach is wilted, tortellini is tender and chicken is no longer pink in center. If desired, season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition facts: 1 serving
330 Calories
7 grams fat (3g saturated, 0g transfat)
70mg cholesterol
750mg sodium
37g carbohydrates


Next recipe up.....either Chili Lime Pork Chops or Pork and Pineapple stir- fry

Happy Eating!