Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add celery, carrot and onion to pan; cook 12 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add broth and next 4 ingredients (through pepper); bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes or until pasta Is tender. Add chicken to pan; cook 3 minutes or until chicken is done. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 6 servings (serving size: about 1-1/2 cups soup with 1 tablespoon cheese).
Stovetop
2008, 2011
To make the soup ahead, omit the pasta and refrigerate or freeze the soup. As the soup reheats over medium heat, cook pasta separately according to package directions, then stir it in shortly before serving.