COLD-DAY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

When I was sick, my mom would stir up a heartwarming chicken noodle soup. It’s so soothing for colds—and for those cold-weather days.

—ANTHONY GRAHAM OTTAWA, IL



PREP: 15 MIN. • COOK: 25 MIN. • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS


1 tablespoon canola oil

2 celery ribs, chopped

2 medium carrots, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon pepper

3 cups uncooked whole wheat egg noodles (about 4 ounces)

3 cups coarsely chopped rotisserie chicken

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

1. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add celery, carrots and onion; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until tender.

2. Add broth, basil and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in the noodles; cook 12-14 minutes or until al dente. Stir in chicken and parsley; heat through.

Per 1 1/2 cups: 195 cal., 6g fat (1g sat. fat), 47mg chol., 639mg sod., 16g carb. (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g pro.

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat.