Lickety-Split Chicken/Pasta/Vegetable Soup

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls

6 c. chicken stock (boxed, jarred, canned, from concentrate… if you’re into showing off, homemade)
1 T. minced garlic
¼ c. chopped onion (as always, frozen is fine)
1 c. frozen mixed vegetables (try the mix of carrots, green beans, corn)
Pepper to taste

Bring to a boil, stir in:
½ c. orzo pasta

Boil 6 minutes, until pasta is tender.

Stir in:
2 c. leftover shredded chicken or turkey
1 T. chopped parsley (dried works fine)

Heat through, don’t boil again or chicken will go tough. Top with a grate of Parmesan cheese, if you wish.



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Phaked-Out Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches

Phaked-Out Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches

Prep time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4

So much faster than traditional recipes, this is largely “assembly,” with a dash of real cooking thrown in just for effect.

4 Kaiser, hoagie, or sandwich rolls (or hot dog buns… or, heck, even toasted bread works!)
1 9 oz package of pre-cooked roast beef
1 cup sliced onion
1 c. prepared (jar or can) Mexican Salsa Con Queso (cheese sauce with salsa)

In medium skillet, cook onions in 1 T. butter or olive oil, just until softened. Add in roast beef and turn to coat and warm through.

Toast rolls/buns/bread. Warm cheese sauce in small pan or micro.

Pile rolls with warmed beef and onions, slather on cheese sauce.