Lunch: Chicken Cacciatore Soup Recipe

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Basil

Health benefits of Chicken Cacciatore Soup Recipe

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms, quartered
2 medium leeks (white portion only), sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers, chopped
1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Instructions

In a Dutch oven, saute mushrooms and leeks in oil until tender. Stir in the broth, chicken, tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, pasta, thyme and pepper.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until pasta and vegetables are tender. Top each serving with cheese and basil. Freeze option: Before adding cheese and basil, cool soup and transfer to freezer containers. Freeze up to 3 month. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Sprinkle each serving with cheese and basil.