Chicken Tomato Veggie Soup

Chicken Tomato Veggie Soup &

Serve With: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches & Apple Slices

 

 

Ingredient List for Soup:

 

Lg can of diced tomatoes (or a couple of small cans - Whatever is in the pantry! You can used crushed, sauce, whatever)

2 cans chicken

1 can chicken broth (we didn't have any so I just did not drain the canned chicken and used that juice and some water)

2 potatoes - cut up

chopped / sliced carrots (I used 2 big ones)

a spoonfull of minced garlic from a jar (can you tell I use this in EVERYTHING?)

chopped celery (I used 3 stalks)

Can of corn - no salt added

Olive Oil

Salt & Pepper, other spices (we use oregano, basil & rosemary or just your standard "Italian Spices" blend)

 

 

COOKING DIRECTIONS:

In the bottom of a large pot, heat Olive Oil and add garlic, sliced potatoes (we leave the skin on), carrotts, & celery - Sautee until veggies are tender

Add to pot: Canned ingredients (Tomatoes, broth, corn (I drain it), chicken (I usually drain it but I used the juice to add flavor since I was out of broth) and also add seasonings to taste.

Bring to a boil and stir often - Lower heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.

 

This is SUPER easy and very flavorful - It's thick soup cut can be more liquidy depending on your preference - Just add water and adjust the seasonings accordingly. I usually make it when I'm in a pinch because I almost always have most of this stuff on hand. I've also added a drained can of black or navy beans.

 

For the sandwiches we use whatever is on hand but my favorite bread to use for this is Chicago Italian Bread - And Bruce loves the apple slices with the grilled cheese.