St. John's- Pumpkin Bars- November 15, 2011

Pumpkin Bars

1 box dry white cake mix
1 can pumpkin
1/2 cup water
1 cup cinnamon chips

Mix cake mix, pumpkin and water together in a bowl.  Stir in cinnamon chips.  Pour mix into a greased 9x13 pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

1 bar equals:

93 calories
17 g. carbohydrate
2.4 g. total fat
1 g protein


Italian Chicken Noodle Soup

1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
2 can (14 oz. each) chicken broth
2 cups water
3 medium carrots, sliced
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.  Add chicken; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until no longer pink in center.  Stir in onion.  Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender
Stir in broth, water and carrots.  Heat to boiling.  Cook 5 minutes over medium heat.
Stir in broccoli, noodles, basil and garlic-pepper blend.  Heat to boiling.  Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables and noodles are tender.  Top each serving with cheese.

Calories 170
Total Fat  6 g
Cholesterol 35 mg
Sodium  730 mg
Total Carbohydrate 14 g
Protein  15 g