Tuscan Chicken Stew

Ingredients

• 2 Bell Peppers (chopped. 1 red, 1 green)
• 1 Large Onion (Chopped)
• 2 Zucchini (Chopped)
• 3 Celery Ribs (Chopped)
• 5 Carrots (Chopped
• 2 Cans of No Sodium Added Diced Tomatoes
• 1 Cup No Sodium Added Frozen Corn
• 8 Ounces Cooked Chicken Breast Shredded
• 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
• 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
• 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
• 3 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
• 96 Ounces *Homemade Vegetable Broth (Made from scraps)

Directions

* Add 96 ounces of water to a large soup pot, add the vegetable scraps and bring to a rapid boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Strain the stock and reserve the liquid. Discard the scraps.

1. In a large soup pot add the homemade vegetable broth and chicken bouillon cubes.

2. Add all the chopped vegetables to the broth.

3. Add the corn and canned tomatoes

4. Add the spices.

5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes

6. Once vegetables are tender you can add the chicken breasts.

7. Add the spinach. Let sit for about 10 minutes to allow the spinach to reduce in size

You can add any vegetables you like to this.
For extra flavor, you can boil a whole chicken with the vegetable stock and use the breast meat.