Creamy Chicken Meatball Alphabet Soup
    			INGRÉDIENTS
- 2 Tbsp canola mayonnaise 30 mL
 - 2 Tbsp bread crumbs 30 mL
 - 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 30 mL
 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1 mL
 - 1/2 lb lean ground chicken 250 g
 - 3/4 cup alphabet pasta 175 mL
 - 2 Tbsp canola oil 30 mL
 - 1 cup chopped onion 250 mL
 - 1 cup chopped celery 250 mL
 - 1 cup chopped carrots 250 mL
 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
 - 8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 L
 - 1 can (28 oz / 796 mL) diced tomatoes, undrained
 - 1 can (6 oz / 170 mL) tomato paste
 - 2 tsp Italian spice 10 mL
 
PRÉPARATION
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (180 °C).
 - 2. In bowl, combine canola mayonnaise, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and chicken; mix well. Shape into bite-size balls and arrange in 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33-cm) baking dish. Bake meatballs in oven for about 20 to 25 minutes or until cooked through. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, rinse, drain and set aside.
 - 3. In large saucepan, heat canola oil and sauté onion, celery and carrots for about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; sauté for 1 minute longer. Add broth, tomatoes, tomato paste and Italian spice; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. With hand blender or food processor, blend soup until smooth. Add pasta and meatballs. Reheat and serve.
 
RENDEMENT
8 servings
PORTION
1 1/2 cups (375 mL)
VALEUR NUTRITIVE
Per Serving
| Calories | 210 | 
| Lipides | 7 g | 
| Gras saturés | 1.5 g | 
| Cholestérol | 25 mg | 
| Glucides | 25 g | 
| Fibres | 3 g | 
| Protéines | 12 g | 
| Sodium | 330 mg |