Chicken, romaine and vermicelli soup

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3Cloves garlic chopped
2tablespoonsOlive oil
6cupsChicken stock or canned broth
3Stalks chopped carrots
1cupChopped cooked chicken
6Leaves Romaine lettuce broken into 2-inch pieces
1ounceAngel Hair pasta broken
Salt and pepper
Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook garlic in oil over moderate heat until golden, about 3 minutes. Add stock and bring to a boil. Add lettuce to stock and simmer 10 minutes. Add pasta and simmer until tender, 10 mins. Add chicken, if using, and heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and pass cheese separately. Serve with Italian bread. Serves 4 people

NOTES : Easy & Italian. Especially for garlic lovers. Add chicken for a heartier soup, omit for a delicious, lighter, vegetable soup.

Recipe by: 365 Ways to Cook Chicken Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #1058 by NKG2bbg <NKG2bbg@...> on Jan 27, 1998