BASIL CHICKEN SOUP
List of Ingredients
BASIL CHICKEN SOUP
Servings: 4
Source: The Diabetic Gourmet Magazine
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3-1/2 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup diced cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup shredded light jarlsberg cheese
DIRECTIONS
1. In a 2 to 3 quart pan, combine butter, onion, and garlic.
Stir occasionally over medium heat until onion is limp and
slightly tinged with brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in flour
to coat onion. Gradually stir in broth, and bring to a boil
on high heat.
2. Add potato; cover and simmer over low heat until potato is
tender when pierced, 15 to 20 minutes. Add chicken; cover
and simmer just until chicken is hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir
in basil. Ladle into bowl and offer cheese to add to taste.
Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories: 237; Fat: 5.1 grams; Carbohydrates: 19 grams;
Sodium: 168 mg; Protein: 19 grams
Exchanges: 1 Starch; 2-1/2 Low-Fat Meat
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