At the GREEN RIVER HEART INSTITUTE, we want your heart-healthy lifestyle to be convenient, fun, and sensible.  An important part of that process is eating healthy, so we've included a number of heart-conscious recipes for your enjoyment.

 

MINESTRONE SOUP

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
1 ounce lean ham
6 cups chicken broth, fat removed
1 can (16 oz.) diced tomatoes
1 can (16 oz.) green beans
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup sliced zucchini
1 cup dry elbow macaroni
2 Tbsp. dried chopped onion
2 Tbsp. dried parsley
1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
1 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 small bay leaf
1/4 tsp. pepper

Stew boneless, skinless chicken breasts and let cool.  Cut into bite-sized pieces.  Combine all ingredients in 4-quart kettle and simmer until vegetables are tender.

Yield: 9 cups
Serving: 1 cup

160 calories and 2 grams of fat per serving
21 grams of carbohydrates, 14 grams of protein
289 mg of sodium, 18 mg of cholesterol