Monday, May 17, 2010

picky kid's chicken noodle soup

The last time Logan was sick, he got a little addicted to Campbell's Healthy Request Chicken Noodle Soup. Even though it is a low-sodium soup, it still has a lot of sodium.  So I came up with my own, healthier version.
This makes enough for about 6 kid servings. I split them up in freezer bags & freeze them, so I always have ome on hand.

Ingredients:

1 c. cooked chicken, cubed about 1 chicken breast, perdue shortcuts work well too)
1/2 lb. wide egg noodles
32 oz. low-sodium 100% natural chicken brother
1 c. peeled, sliced carrots
optional: 1/4 celery, chopped fine; pepper, onion powder to taste


Directions:


1. Add chicken broth to large sauce pan and bring to a slow boil; add carrots.
2. Meanwhile, cook noodles in large pot,  according to package; drain, return to pot
3. Once carrots are fork-tender, throw in chicken (& celery), cook 2-3 mins. For more broth, warm water can be added at this time.
4. Combine ingredients in large pot & heat 2 minutes.
5. Let cool completely before freezing

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