Phoofie's Chicken Penne Zuppa

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 294.3
  • Total Fat: 9.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 31.0 mg
  • Sodium: 849.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 36.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.0 g
  • Protein: 20.3 g

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Introduction

This is a reduced fat version of my 3 cheese tortellini soup that was a favorite with family and friends. Very hearty soup for a cold winters day. Serve with a crusty bread. This is a reduced fat version of my 3 cheese tortellini soup that was a favorite with family and friends. Very hearty soup for a cold winters day. Serve with a crusty bread.
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    1 lg. can of chicken breast meat
    1 5oz container of fresh spinach
    14.5 oz box of whole wheat pasta
    1/4 cup minced garlic (from jar)
    1 lg can of chicken broth or 4 small cans
    1 package of fresh or frozen turkey meatballs (12 in pk)
    salt/pepper to taste (I add a bit of hot sauce for zing)
    Shredded parmesean cheese (1 tbsp) to top each serving

Directions

Heat olive oil in lg pot.
Toss in meatballs and smash with potato masher (or chop into chunks before you add to pot.
Add canned chicken (you can use leftover chicken)
Add garlic and any spices you like.
Pour in chicken broth, then heat to boil.
Throw in pasta, then toss in spinach in at the end.
Top with parmesean.
Makes 12 (1 cup) servings

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AMYSCURTIS.