Leftovers from a meal of roast chicken, including bits of cooked meat and bones for stock, are used to make soup the ...

Add the chicken broth, basil and sugar, and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. While your soup is simmering, make a grilled cheese sandwich or garlic toast ...

Blend to a smooth soup and check seasoning. Shred the chicken and add to the pan ... Finely chop the basil leaves and mix into the garlic mixture with the oil and season to taste.

Soup, soup, and more soup has been on the menu at my house for weeks. From gumbo, chicken noodle, chili and now 15-bean soup.