Ravioli Chicken Soup

A pinch of saffron goes a long way to add flavor and intense color. The aromatic spice is expensive, and can be eliminated without sacrificing all the flavor. With or without the spice, this pasta and chicken soup recipe is low-cal and low-fat.


Ravioli Chicken Soup

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Ingredients
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    Nonstick cooking spray
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  • 12 ounces
    skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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  • 6 cups
    reduced-sodium chicken broth
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  • 1/2 cup
    sliced leek or chopped onion
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  • 1 tablespoon
    finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    saffron threads, slightly crushed
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  • 1 9-ounce package
    vegetable ravioli or herb chicken tortellini
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  • 1/2 cup
    fresh baby spinach leaves or shredded fresh spinach
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Directions
1.
Lightly coat a large saucepan with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken in hot saucepan for 3 minutes.
2.
Carefully add broth, leek or onion, ginger, and saffron. Bring to boiling. Add ravioli or tortellini. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, for 5 to 9 minutes or until ravioli or tortellini is tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Ladle into bowls. Top each bowl with several spinach leaves or shredded fresh spinach. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 222, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Sodium 1221 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Total Sugar 3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 9%, Calcium 6%, Iron 13%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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