1 quart plus 2 cups chicken stock, fat skimmed off top
2 carrots, peeled and cut into small dice
1 tsp. dried tarragon
1 cup thin egg noodles
1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halves, cut into thin strips
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
3/4 lb. asparagus, tips cut 1 inch long, stalks thinly sliced, or broccoli
florets
Bring stock, carrots and tarragon to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
Add noodles and chicken and simmer over medium high heat 5 minutes. Add
vegetables and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer another 2-3 minutes, or
until chicken and noodles are just cooked throughout.
Per serving: calories 272, fat 4.9g, 16% calories from fat, cholesterol
57mg, protein 31.8g, carbohydrates 24.6g, fiber 6.6g, sugar 7.3g, sodium
1286mg, diet points 5.0.