Chicken Vegetable Alfredo Soup

By TPMay

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped broccoli
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 jar (16 oz prepared Alfredo pasta sauce
• 2 cups diced cooked chicken
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil leaves
• Grated fresh Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Place broccoli, carrots, onion, bell pepper and pressed garlic in Stainless (3-quarts) covered saucepan. Add broth; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add Alfredo sauce and chicken; simmer 5 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat; stir in basil. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.Yield:
Yields:
5 1/2 cups
4 servings of 1 1/3 cups