CHICKEN ASPARAGUS SOUP

I created this recipe using whatever is in the fridge. The result was a great-tasting soup with nutritious ingredients. Asparagus is an excellent source of folic acid and a good source of Vitamin C. Zucchini (the secret ingredient here) is also cited as an excellent source of vitamin C. There's nothing like a healthy homemade winter soup!

* An excellent source provides 40% or more of the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance.

Chicken Asparagus Soup

Ingredients:
12 oz 99% fat free chicken breast tenders
1 bunch of asparagus spears
2 small zucchinis
4 tomatoes
1 glove garlic
1 small onion
1 tbsp olive oil
Black pepper

Puree zucchinis, tomatoes, garlic, quarter of a small onion and a pinch of black pepper using a kitchen blender or a hand blender. Heat olive oil in a medium pot. Add the mix and the chicken breast sliced in cubes. Cook for 30 minutes or until chicken is tender. Trim asparagus spears and cut in one inch slices. Add to the pot and cook for three minutes. Do not overcook because you want the asparagus to be crisp and not mushy. This soup serves three and you can find the calorie values per serving (without salt) below.

Calories: 360 Protein: 33 Carbohydrates: 24 Fat: 17 Fiber: 8 Sodium: 573