Ingredients

  • 2 c. fresh green beans
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 (No. 2) can tomatoes
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 6 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 head chopped cabbage
  • 1 1/2 c. cooked chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 c. cooked rice or pasta
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 8 c. basic chicken broth

Method

  • Cut beans diagonally into thirds.
  • Toss with lemon juice and steam until tender. Combine tomatoes, onion, carrots, celery and pepper in stock pot with basic chicken broth (8 cups) and slowly bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 to 2 hours or until vegetables are tender. Add beans and cabbage. Simmer 15 minutes. Add chicken and rice or pasta.
  • Heat.
  • Sprinkle with parsley. Yields 10 to 12 servings.