It doesn’t look like winter is going anywhere in a hurry. Warm up with this soothing soup from nutritionist Elizabeth Somer. “Chunky Chicken Noodle Soup is sure to be a crowd-pleaser,” says Elizabeth. “It’s delicious and comforting on a cold winter day.”

Chunky Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

1 49.5-ounce can chicken broth
1 pound chicken breast, skinless and boneless
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/4 cups onion, diced
1 1/2 cups carrots, peeled and diced
1 cup celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 cup frozen green peas
2 cups cooked egg noodles
1/2 cup 1 percent low-fat milk
1/2 cup fat-free half & half
Salt

Directions:

1.) Place two cups broth and chicken breast in a skillet, cover, and simmer over medium heat until chicken is just cooked through, turning once, approximately 15 minutes. Set chicken aside to cool, then dice. Save broth.

2.) In a large, nonstick saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and cook until onion is transparent, approximately 5 minutes. Sprinkle vegetables with flour, oregano, poultry seasoning, and salt. Toss to coat. Continue to stir gently for 1 minute.

3) Add broth from cooked chicken and remaining broth to vegetable mixture, cover, and reduce heat to medium. Gently simmer for 15 minutes, or until carrots are tender. Add diced chicken, thyme, and peas and simmer for 2 minutes or until peas are heated through. Add noodles, milk, and half & half, stir, and heat until steaming, but not boiling. Remove from heat and serve. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition analysis per serving: 215 Calories; 17 percent fat (4 grams); 1 gram saturated fat; 41 percent protein; 42 percent carbohydrate; 3.2 grams fiber.