How Do You Make Low Calorie Chicken Noodle Soup?
Chicken noodle soup hits the spot on a cold winter’s day. It’s even thought to be a cure all when it comes to the common cold. That doesn’t mean this hearty meal is low calorie. Cooks often leave most of the fat in chicken stock to give it a rich flavor. If you’ve ever consumed chicken noodle soup that seems to glisten, you can bet it’s got a lot of calories in it. That doesn’t mean chicken noodle soup has to be high in calories. In fact, it can be prepared in a way that is low calorie and delicious. Make stock. In a large stock pot, place the chicken along with the carrots, celery, onions and garlic. Fill the stock pot with enough water to cover the chicken. Add salt and pepper. Cover and simmer the chicken over medium-low heat, until the chicken is cooked through, about 2-3 hours. Strain stock and refrigerate. Once the stock has cooled a bit, remove the chicken and larger pieces of vegetables and strain into an air tight container. Place the stock in the refrigerator overnight or at
