1 lb. boneless chicken breast or turkey breast
3 (10 1/2 oz.) cans chicken broth
1 915 oz.) can garbanzo or kidney beans (drained)
1 c. frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. sm. pasta (shells, wheels or macaroni)
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can Italian stewed tomatoes
1 tsp. dried basil or thyme, crushed

Cut chicken or turkey into small thin strips. Saute in pan with onions and small amount of butter. Simmer gently for 10 minutes. Drain excess juice off.

In large saucepan, stir together broth, beans, vegetables, pasta, basil or thyme and pepper. Add chicken. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer covered for 10 minutes or until pasta is done. Add can of chopped stewed tomatoes and continue simmering until ready to serve.