Busy lives = no time. Save tons of time, with soup! All you need are these: Microwave oven Broth: I use low fat, low salt, packaged broth. Veggies: Frozen veggie mixes are fine, or cut up some cabbage, cauliflower...or leftover veggies. Protein: Perdue Short Cuts, leftover rotisserie chicken, premade/frozen turkey or pork meatballs. Carb: Corn, grain, pasta, rice. All can be leftovers. Place items in microwave safe container, mw, until everything is done. (Depends on your microwave instructions, power.