Low-Fat Italian Chicken Noodle Soup

Everyone needs a go-to chicken noodle soup recipe. When someone in the house is sick, that's basically the only way to make them feel better! This Low-Fat Italian Chicken Noodle Soup has a bit more to it than your average chicken noodle soup recipe. Seasoned with Italian spices and tomato sauce, it has some extra zing that other soups don't. It's also full of nutrients from the celery, carrots, kale, and tomatoes in the recipe. The common cold doesn't stand a chance against this soup!

Notes

Do you understand how to read the nutrition label on your favorite recipes or store-bought goods? We're here to help you understand what this handy dandy label means because knowing how to read the label is a great step toward becoming a healthy eater. 



The first step is to identify the serving size and set aside the recommended portion. If you overindulge, the nutrition information will not be accurate. Buying a food scale is a great way to make sure your serving size is correct. 



Next, look for the number of calories each serving size has. According to the FDA, 40 calories or less is low, 100 calories is moderate, and 400 calories or more is high. 



When looking at the total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, and sodium, you want these numbers to be low. By limiting the saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol, an individual can decrease their risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, and some cancers. In contrast, you'll want to increase the amount of dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron. Individuals generally do not get enough of these nutrients. 



For even more information, check out the FDA's Guide to Labeling and Nutrition. 

Note: The nutrition facts label is an example. It does not give the nutrition information for the above recipe. 

Preparation Time20 min

Cooking Time18 min

Cooking MethodOven