Lower Fat Chicken Vegetable Soup

A two-step recipe -- put everything in a pot, simmer for an hour, add some cooked chicken, cook for 15 minutes more. Simple and full of vegetables, this soup is good and good for you.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 317 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup tomato juice
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can green beans
• ½ onion, chopped
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 4 potatoes, cubed
• ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped carrot
• 1 cup cooked and cubed chicken
• ½ teaspoon Italian-style seasoning

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot over high heat, combine the chicken broth, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, onion, green beans, green bell pepper, tomato juice, garlic, oregano, basil and Italian-style seasoning.

Step 2

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, or until all vegetables are tender.

Step 3

Add the chicken and simmer for 15 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.