Zone Diet Quickie Soup

Tish's Note:

Posted in response to request for Zone Diet recipes.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

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• 2 2/3 teaspoons canola oil
• 6 cups red peppers
• 6 cups asparagus
• 8 ounces deli ham (cut into 1/2' strips)
• 1/2 cup egg noodles (cooked)
• 1 (15 ounce) can fat free chicken broth

Directions:

1. Heat 3 cups of water, and the can of Fat Free Broth until boiling, keep simmering until step 4.
2. In non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot.
3. Add red pepper and asparagus until vegetables are tender-crisp (approx. 7 minutes).
4. Stir in ham and cook one minute or until ham is thoroughly cooked.
5. Stir noodles into water, cook until tender.
6. Remove saucepan from heat, do not drain the water.
7. Stir in ham and vegetable mixture.