The flour in this soup gives it a creamy texture without the additional calories of cream, and the oregano and basil give it an Italian flavor that my family finds irresistible! The Hobbit (our curly-haired youngest with the appetite of a hobbit!) eats 2 or 3 bowls of this every time I serve it! –Mellyn
Yield: 6-8 servings
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 13-ounce can chicken
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1/4 cup flour
- 6 cups water
- 6 teaspoons chicken bouillon
- 6 ounces pasta
- 2 cups freeze-dried zucchini or 1-2 small zucchinis, chopped
- 1 15-ounce can corn — drained
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese — if desired
- Heat oil in bottom of stockpot. Add chicken and sprinkle with onion powder, garlic, oregano and basil.
- Whisk flour into water and add to chicken and spices. Add bouillon and bring to a boil.
- When soup is boiling, add pasta. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- While soup is simmering, rehydrate zucchini according to package directions.
- When the pasta is finished, add the zucchini, corn and tomatoes and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Serve with parmesan, if desired.
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