LEMONY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

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This isn't Grandma's chicken soup, but it is comforting. The lemon juice gives this easy soup enough zip to make it interesting. -Bill Hilbrich, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 medium carrot, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup fresh or frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil and butter until tender. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is lightly browned and meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the broth, carrot, peas and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the noodles. Cover and simmer until noodles are tender, 8-10 minutes. Stir in lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 949mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.