Creamy Chicken and Garlic Soup

Cubes of chicken are cooked with vegetables in a broth-evaporated milk mixture, and thickened with garlic-flavored instant mashed potato flakes.

Ingredients:

• 5 cups water
• 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
• 5 tsp chicken bouillon granules (or 5 cubes)
• 1 carrot (grated)
• 1 stalk celery (diced)
• 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 1 1/2 medium sweet onions (diced)
• 1 cup instant garlic mashed potato flakes
• Olive oil
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut in cubes
• Cilantro (garnish)

Directions:

In large pot mix water, evaporated milk, bouillon, carrot, celery, and cubes of chicken. Separately in a skillet saute garlic and onions in olive oil until golden brown, then put into large pot with other ingredients. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer about 40 minutes, to make sure flavors blend well.

Number of Servings: 6-8

Notes from the Cook: You can also slightly brown chicken cubes with the garlic and onions, then add to the large pot. Also: add sprigs of cilantro in center of bowl for decoration and slivers of carrot around edge of bowl.