Category Archives: soups

I am breaking the 30 minute stove-to-table “rule” with this recipe but it is truly yummy and healthy.

For the soup:

7 c. chicken broth

1 med. yellow onion, diced

2 carrots, peeled and diced

2 stalks celery, diced

½ bell pepper, seeded and diced

1 potato, peeled and diced

¼ c tomato paste

1 bay leaf

2 tsp dried garlic powder

1 T. each dried cilantro and oregano

salt and white ground pepper to taste

1 zucchini diced

2 medium tomatoes, diced [Chronic in the Kitchen time saving substitution:   use a 14 oz. can of diced tomatoes instead]

2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts, poached and shredded [Chronic in the Kitchen time saving substitution:  2 barbequed chicken breasts from your local deli, skinned and shredded]

for presentation:

Baked Tortilla Chips

1 ½ c. shredded Jack cheese (use low fat if watching fat)

8 – 10 slices avocado, optional

In large pot combine chicken broth through to oregano.  Add salt and pepper to taste and bring to a boil; simmer 25 minutes covered.  Add zucchini, tomatoes and shredded chicken breast pieces and continue to simmer about 10 minutes.  Remove from heat.   To serve, place tortilla chips, crushed a bit smaller if necessary, into individual bowls, cover with shredded cheese and ladle in soup.  Top with sliced of avocado.   8 – 10 servings