When the onion, carrot, zucchini and even the pasta is unusually t-h-i-n, this shortens the cooking time and
Makes this healthy soup look light and lithe too.
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 zucchini, washed and thinly sliced
1 carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
4 cups chicken broth
2 ounces fine egg noodles
2 ounces sugar peas, trimmed
Spray a large saucepan with vegetable cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat and add onion, zucchini, carrot and thyme; sauté for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Stir in chicken broth, cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and sugar peas. Return to a boil and cook for 5 minutes or until noodles are tender.
Makes 4 servings.