Vegetable Chicken Soup

Ingredients (serve 4)
1 Tb. olive oil
1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in 1-inch chunks
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, crushed or minced
3/4 cup sliced carrots
1 cup cauliflower, in thick slices or chunks
2 cups canned chopped tomatoes with juice
4 cups non-fat, reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup fresh spinach leaves, torn in pieces
5 drops hot chili sauce(optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
In a large saucepan, heat oil. Sauté chicken until slightly brown. Remove chicken to a bowl. Add onions, garlic and carrots to the pan, stirring until onions begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Return chicken to the pan along with cauliflower, tomatoes and broth. Simmer, partially covered, for 20-25 minutes. Stir in spinach and seasonings and simmer an additional 5 minutes.

Prep and cooking time: 45min

Nutritional Value ( Per serving )
168 calories,19g protein, 14g carbohydrates, 4g fat (0.7g saturated), 3g fiber, 876mg sodium.