Ingredients

1 carrot, chopped into coins
1 celery stalk, chopped
1/4 onion, chopped
1 clove of garlic
1/2 can of shredded chicken
3/4 cup cooked pasta (or rice)
1/4 cup corn
4 tablespoons of butter
2 cups broth
Salt and pepper to taste

Optional: add any other veggies that may be in the fridge mushrooms, spinach leaves or peas depending on what you have available

Directions

1. In a sauce pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
2. Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes or until the onion turns clear (add mushrooms and spinach if using).
3. Add remainder of butter, chicken, pasta, corn and broth.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste, cook for 5 minutes, serve warm with croutons or grilled cheese sandwich.

Serving Size

4 servings
240 calories per serving
Fat: 14 g
Sodium: 830 mg
Protein: 16 g
Calcium: 25 mg