Dinner

Chicken Minestrone is for Dinner.

Chicken Minestrone takes several minutes to prepare.

Chicken Minestrone takes several minutes to cook.

Chicken Minestrone makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Chicken Minestrone are:

2 Chicken Thighs
3 slices turkey bacon, chopped
1 medium onion. minced
2 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 large carrot, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 zucchinis, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
4 cups Swanson Chicken Broth 99% Fat Free
1 3/4 cups frozen peas
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp Basil
1 tbsp Thyme

Here is how you make Chicken Minestrone:

Cook chicken thoughs in large pot with 1 tbsp. olive oil for about 5 min, each side. Remove with slotted spoon and set aside.Add bacon, onion and herbs to pot and cook slowly, constantly stirring, for about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes, carrot, zucchini, and celery and cook for 5-7 minutes longer.Return chicken thighs to pot, add stock, and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.Remove chicken thighs with slotted spoon and set aside. Add peas into soup and return to a boil.Meanwhile, remove and discard the chicken skin. Remove meat from the bone and cut into 1/2 inch pieces.Return meat to soup, stir well and heat through.Serve topped with parmesan shavings if desired.*You may also add a small soup pasta when you add the peas. Not included in calorie count.Makes 4 servings.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JEN-HAIR-RUN.

The nutritional information for Chicken Minestrone is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 260.4

• Total Fat: 6.8 g
• Cholesterol: 33.4 mg
• Sodium: 1,237.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 37.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.9 g
• Protein: 13.3 g