Chicken Chowder from Leftovers

I'm home with a cold and craving hot soup.  Soup is so soothing when you're sick.

In the fridge I found some leftover grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, and peas.  After dicing the chicken, I put in all in a pot with chicken broth and brought it to a boil.

That's it - Chicken Chowder!  I love leftovers.

The soup was delicious.  All that lovely steam to soothe clogged sinuses and hot liquid going down my sore throat is just what I needed to feel a bit better.

Update:  Alison at Under the Big Oak Tree made this soup (with the addition of cheese - yum!) and posted ingredient amounts here.
 
What have you cooked up lately?

Cindy

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Comments

  1. Alison @ Under the Big Oak TreeJanuary 15, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Although, I have my menu planned for the week, I think I'm going to make your chowder! I have some cooked chicken, homemade broth, and mashed potatoes in the fridge! Thanks for the inspiration!

    (stopping by from the Hearth and Soul Hop!)

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  2. Alison @ Under the Big Oak TreeJanuary 16, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    I ended up making something very similar to this last night (blog post to go live at midnight) after being inspired by your recipe! I had leftover mashed potatoes that needed to be used and I didn't have the time for my normal mashed potato soup, so finding your post yesterday was perfect timing!

    I also shared a link to your post on my facebook page!
    http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=525537874153198&id=133443210031527

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  3. CindyJanuary 16, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Thank you! I appreciate you sharing the link. I like your blog and am adding you to my reading list.

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  4. April @ The 21st Century HousewifeJanuary 20, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    What a delicious way to use up leftovers! Fast, frugal and comforting - you can't get better than that :) Thank you for sharing your recipe with The Hearth and Soul hop.

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