Spinach and Chicken Soup

Ingredients

• 1 dash pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 medium whole tomato, halved, seeded and diced
• 12 oz chicken breast meat, julienned
• 3 oz mushrooms, dried and chopped
• 6 cups fresh spinach, trimmed and sliced
• 4 oz dry bow tie pasta
• 1 cup chopped spring onions
• 1 cup water
• 6 cups chicken broth, low sodium

Directions

1. Combine broth, water and scallions to boil in a pot.
2. Add the pasta and bring mixture to a full boil.
3. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add spinach and mushrooms, mix well, bring back to strong boil and cook for 1 minute.
5. Add chicken meat, separating pieces; salt and pepper. Mix well and return to a boil.
6. Cover and set aside off the heat for 5 minutes.
7. Add tomatoes, stir and serve immediately.