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Convenience Food

Soup Making

Compare these two methods of preparing soup

The Traditional Way


Photo: Raw chicken

1. Place chicken in pot and add water.

Photo: Adding vegetables

2. Add carrots, celery and onions to pot.

Photo: Straining pasta

3. Bring to boil, let simmer for two hours
    and strain to make broth.

Photo: Slicing vegetables

4. Slice vegetables and add to broth.

Photo: Adding pasta

5. Add pasta.

Photo: Cutting chicken into pieces

6. Cut cooked chicken into pieces and add to soup.

Serves 12.

Cook Time : 3 hours


The Convenient Way


Photo: Microwaving soup

1. Open package, heat and serve.

Photo: Bowl of chicken soup

Serves 1.

Cook Time : 5 minutes