Herb Chicken Soup with Spring Vegetables

== Description ==
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Source: Food Network Kitchens
* Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes
* Yield: 4 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 3 sprigs + 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
* 3 sprigs + 1 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped
* 3 sprigs fresh thyme
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 small onion, chopped
* 2 medium carrots, sliced
* 1 stalk celery, sliced
* 3 long strips lemon zest
* 4 bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed (2½ to 3 lb)
* 4 cups chicken broth, low-sodium canned or homemade
* 1 bunch medium asparagus, thick ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch segments
* ⅓ cup fresh or frozen peas
* 5 medium shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
== Directions ==
# Tie the parsley, tarragon, and thyme sprigs and bay leaf together with kitchen twine and put in a large saucepan with the onion, carrot, celery, lemon zest, and chicken breasts.
# Cover with the broth, bring just to a boil over high heat, skim off any foam that comes to the surface.
# Adjust the heat to very low and cover.
# Cook the chicken until firm to the touch, about 20 minutes.
# Remove the chicken to a platter, when cool enough to handle and pull into large strips; discard the bones.
# When ready to serve, add the asparagus, peas, and mushrooms to the broth.
# Cook until the vegetables are just tender, about 3 to 5 minutes, and remove herb bundle.
# Return chicken to the broth and warm through.
# Divide chicken between 4 large soup bowls and ladle some broth and vegetables into each bowl.
# Garnish each soup with the chopped parsley and tarragon.
# Serve.
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving:
* 269 Calories | 4g Fat | 1g Saturated Fat | 47g Protein | 14g Carbs | 5g Fiber
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