Miss Tickle

there is a cook on television that specializes in doctoring up

commonly purchased convenience foods

like cans of Campbell's chicken noodle soup ?

yes

not just *like* they ARE Campbells

Skaterina has never gotten over that tinny taste from childhood

no other way to describe it

tinny

so from time to time she indulges in a can or two

on road trips she brings her hot plate

after a hard day on the interstate

she mixes a can of chicken noodle with a can of cream of chicken !

then no more than half a can of water and a can of milk or cream

you know like half and half will do

currently

the new fave is Homestyle Chicken Noodle

skinny noodles like cappellini

sooooooo

to a can of Homestyle Caterina adds half a can of water and half a can of her homemade chicken broth

the she adds a wad or two of cappellini that has been prepared and saved in advance

you see this is a planned recipe / not spontaneous or like you have to make do without much so open that can from the top shelf

Caterina PLANS to make this and will add half a pint of freshly chopped tomatoes and sweet onion that were  lightly stewed and served as a condiment for other exciting creations

or embellishments for Stouffer's / yay

maybe some fresh parsley or basil from the garden ?