Semi-Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

I haven't blogged in a few days because I haven't had to cook! We visited the Newman family in Roxton this weekend and were able to enjoy FIVE home-cooked meals! We enjoyed Miriam's favorite meatloaf Friday evening, two wonderful breakfasts, Syd's grilled chicken and ribs on Saturday, and Kathleen's root beer glazed ham with macaroni and cheese Sunday after church. It may have spoiled us just a LITTLE bit, and we even got to bring home a bag of Kathleen's delicious chocolate chip cookies! 

For a few of Kathleen's recipes, including the meatloaf recipe (the sauce is delicious!), click here! 

Unfortunately, it was back to Abilene Sunday afternoon, which meant back to cooking at home! We have both been under the weather for the last few days, and I received two more shots and a prescription today for bronchitis. Fortunately my evening class was cancelled, so I decided to make chicken soup for dinner tonight. 

Semi-Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup


Ingredients:
1 pkg dry chicken noodle soup mix-$3.00
12.5 oz can of cubed chicken breast, do not drain- $1.98
32 oz chicken broth - $1.86
3 cups water
3 chicken bullion cubes 
4 tbsp butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves of garlic, minced
3 small potatoes, cut into medium pieces
Parsley, salt, pepper to taste
Served with garlic bread- $1.91

Servings: 8

Total: $8.75- A little over $1 per serving

Directions:

1. In a large pot, melt butter and saute garlic and onion.

2. Add chicken broth, water, bullion cubes, parsley, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.

3. Add potatoes and chicken. Boil for approximately 20 minutes. The potatoes do not have to be done.

4. Add the package of chicken noodle soup. Boil for 5 minutes.

5. Transfer the soup to your slow cooker. Cook on low for 3-4 hours.

On a different note, we were able to watch The Secret Life of Walter Mitty at home last night. I wasn't sure if I wanted to watch it because it did not get very many positive reviews. However, I should know by now not to read the critics' reviews- the movie was FANTASTIC. It was a beautiful, family-friendly film with a great message. I urge everyone to go see it in a theater near you!

Here's a clip of the trailer: