Name: Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil; 2 chicken breasts, cubed (1 lb. total); 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 1 cup celery, diced; ½ cup carrots, diced; ½ cup red peppers, diced; 1 cup green peppers, diced; 3 cups cabbage, chopped; 1 tbsp garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground coriander seeds; 1 tsp dried thyme; Freshly ground pepper, to taste; 1 bay leaf; 3 cups chicken broth, no salt added product; 4 cups water; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 ½ small pasta (small shells or the like); ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley

A home-cooked favorite, this savory chicken noodle soup is perfect for rainy, windy days.

What you need:

¼ cup olive oil

2 chicken breasts, cubed (1 lb. total)

1 cup yellow onion, diced

1 cup celery, diced

½ cup carrots, diced

½ cup red peppers, diced

1 cup green peppers, diced

3 cups cabbage, chopped

1 tbsp garlic, minced

1 tsp ground coriander seeds

1 tsp dried thyme

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

1 bay leaf

3 cups chicken broth, no salt added product

4 cups water

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 ½ small pasta (small shells or the like)

¼ cup freshly chopped parsley

To make the soup:

In a 4-quart heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil over medium-high heat for 1 minute, then add cubed chicken breast and brown lightly.

Add all vegetables and spices and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add water, broth and lemon juice to pot.

Cover, turn to high heat and bring to a boil, about 2 minutes.

Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.

Add small pasta and finish simmering, 5-10 minutes, depending on size of pasta.

Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.

Note: This recipe is suitable for many people with chronic kidney disease. However, your type of treatment and other health concerns may make it unsuitable for your particular diet. Check with your doctor to make sure it’s OK for you.

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