Soup au Poulet de Maman – Mama’s Chicken soup

Soup au Poulet de Maman or Mama’s Chicken soup makes a quick easy satisfying meal after a long day at work or a brisk hike. Pair this with a crusty whole grain bread to round out the meal.

Ingredients for Soup au Poulet de Maman

• 8 cups fat free chicken broth
• 2 skin-free bone-free chicken breasts
• 1 cup diced onion
• 4 ounces thinly sliced button mushrooms
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 6 ounces (about 200g) thin whole wheat noodles
• 3 carrots, peeled and diced into small cubes
• 1 cup frozen petite peas
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 heaping teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 heaping tablespoon fresh thyme)
• 3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• fresh ground pepper and salt to taste

Directions

• Bring chicken broth to a boil, add onions and chicken, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove chicken and dice when cool.
• Saute sliced mushrooms in olive oil.
• Return broth to a boil and add noodles. During the last 5 minutes of cooking time for noodles, add peas and carrots. Add seasonings, diced chicken and mushrooms, heat through and serve with a crusty bread.

This recipe makes 6 servings.

Head to your favorite market for your ingredients or a good crusty baguette!

Bon Appetit!