Chicken noodle soup

• Preparation: 5 minutes
• Cooking time: 20 minutes
• Serves 8, costs approx £3.50 (44p per portion)

Ingredients

• 1 knob butter
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 3 small onions, sliced
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 tsp garlic powder
• 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
• 2 litres chicken stock
• 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
• 2 nests of noodles
• Seasoning, to taste
• Dash of soy sauce (optional)

Allergy disclaimer: Always check the label of each ingredient for allergen information.

Method

1.  Heat the butter and oil in a large pot and gently saute the onions and carrots for approx. 5 mins.
2. Add in the garlic, chicken, stock and half of the parsley
3. Bring to the boil and add the noodles.
4. Reduce to a simmer and cook the noodles per packet instructions, then season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve with a dash of soy sauce (optional) and add more parsley if desired.

Top tip

 Freeze the remainder in individual portions for another time.