Italian Poor Man's Soup

I love this soup for several different reasons. It's incredibly easy, super cheap, great for even the pickiest of eaters, and it makes a ton of soup. I think this time around it cost me about $8 and I have enough for four meals. Depending on just how picky your little eaters are, you can grate, chop or puree the veggies. I prefer to chop since I have a veggie chopper on hand. Here's what you're going to need:

3 chicken breast halves

1 box orzo

1 can crushed tomatoes

1 can chicken stock

1 large onion

3 carrots

3 celery sticks

3 cups corn

8 white potatoes

salt and pepper

parmesan cheese

(Cheese not pictured.)

Fill a large pot with about 4 quarts of water. Add chicken, salt, pepper, 1/2 can crushed tomatoes and chicken stock. Boil 1/2 hour.

Remove chicken and shred or chop.

Add shredded chicken, grated celery, carrots, and onion, diced potatoes, corn and 1/2 can crushed tomatoes. Boil 1 hour while adding 1/2 c. parmesan cheese.

Add orzo and let sit away from heat for 15-20 minutes. Top with parmesan cheese.

There you have it. I told you it was easy.