Chicken Alphabet Soup

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup sliced leek
• 1 cup sliced baby carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 3/4 cup water
• 3 (14 1/2-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 2/3 cup uncooked alphabet pasta
• 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

1. Heat oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven. Add leek and next 3 ingredients; sauté until tender. Add water and broth. Bring to a boil; add pasta, and cook 5 minutes or until pasta is done. Stir in chicken and remaining ingredients.