Creamy Chicken Soup

By Susan52

Ingredients

• 2 Tbs. oil
• 1 whole chicken breast, cut-up bite size
• 1 sm. onion, diced
• 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled, thinly sliced
• 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
• 1 C. small size pasta
• 2 cans chicken broth, plus two cans of water
• 1 tsp. parsley
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 2 Tbs. butter
• 2 Tbs. flour
• pinch of salt
• 1 can fat-free skim milk

Preparation

Step 1

In a dutch oven, warm the oil and cook the onions, mushrooms, garlic, celery and carrots until tender. Add chicken, seasonings, pasta, broth, and water. Bring to a boil, then turn down heat to just above a simmer and allow to cook all the way through (about 25 minutes).

Meanwhile in another small pot, melt your butter, add flour and pinch of salt, cook for a minute. Now add the whole can of skim milk and stir until thickened. Add to your soup and stir to combine well. Serve with your favorite bread and a tray of favorite cheeses.