Grandma’s Chicken Vegetable Soup

Chicken simmered in a flavorful stock with potatoes, carrots, and zucchini.

Prep time: 30 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 14.5 ounce can reduced sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 pound (3 medium) potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 medium carrot, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 pound boned and skinned chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks
• 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. In 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine broth and water.
2. Cover and bring to boil.
3. Add potatoes and carrots, cover and cook 5 minutes.
4. Add chicken, zucchini, onions, and basil.
5. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and cook until chicken is opaque throughout, about 7 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper.