ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP


ingredients

4 chicken breasts, skinned
3 qt. water
salt to taste
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 medium chopped onion
1/2 c. celery, diced
1 c. carrots, diced
1 pkg. frozen spinach
3/4 c. acini de pepe, cooked
1 small can mashed tomatoes
grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp. parsley

preparation

Wash chicken; place in large pot with water and boil. Remove foam that forms. Add salt, pepper, onion, celery and carrots. Cook 2 hours or until meat is tender. Remove chicken and shred. Add spinach and already cooked pasta. Add shredded chicken and tomatoes. Cook 1/2 hour longer. More water may be added if necessary. Add cheese, garnish with parsley and serve while hot.