Chicken Noodle Soup

I consider myself a pretty good in the kitchen.  I enjoy making things for my family and friends.  Some things I make though are just so delicious and this recipe is one of them.  Full of flavor, is simple to put together and, a real bonus, I generally have everything on hand to make it for those days when I’m scratching my head wondering what I’m make for dinner.  This soup recipe is one I make when someone is sick in the family too – nothing makes you feel better than a warm bowl of homemade Chicken Noodle Soup!  One more added bonus – it’s low in calorie!

Chicken Noodle Soup

• 3 skinless chicken drumsticks
• 7 cups water
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 tsp minced garlic {I use fresh}
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup diced carrots
• 1/2 tsp salt substitute
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 cup uncooked macaroni

Place chicken and water in large pan.  Bring to boil then simmer for 1 hour.  Remove chicken from bone and dice.  Heat oil in skillet.  Cook onions and garlic until soft, about 7 minutes.  Add diced chicken and cook 2 more minutes.  Return chicken and onions to broth and add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender and macaroni is cooked, approximately 10 minutes.  Makes 4 servings.

Per serving:  191 Calories