This easy main-dish soup gets dinner on the table in a flash. Serve with whole wheat rolls and mixed salad greens topped with mandarin oranges.

If you're pressed for time, try this satisfying soup for dinner. Serve with healthy whole wheat rolls and mixed salad greens topped with mandarin orange sections.

Your Menu: Serves 4

Simply Ramen Chicken Soup

Mixed salad greens with mandarin orange sections

Whole wheat dinner rolls

Fat-free milk

Test Kitchen Tips:

To save time, use purchased roasted chicken, remove the skin, and use 2 forks to shred. Or, use refrigerated grilled chicken strips (use them whole or chop the strips, if you like).

For a quick salad, top mixed salad greens with mandarin oranges. Top with your favorite dressing.

Visit the local bakery for whole wheat dinner rolls, or use one of the many convenience products available, such as frozen heat-and-eat rolls.

To toast almonds, place them in a shallow baking pan and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring once.

Shopping List for Soup

• 2 14-ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 3-ounce packages chicken-flavored ramen noodles
• 1 10-ounce package frozen cut broccoli
• 1 purchased roasted chicken or 1 6-ounce package
• refrigerated grilled chicken strips
• 1 package sliced almonds
• 1 bag mixed salad greens
• 1 15-ounce can mandarin orange sections
• Your family's favorite salad dressing
• 1 package whole wheat dinner rolls
• 1 quart fat-free milk

Pantry Items:

• dried oregano or basil

Equipment Needed:

• measuring cups and spoons
• 2 forks
• cutting board
• large saucepan
• wooden spoon
• can opener

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